POSITION TO FILL
Category Manager
Category Manager
LOCATION
London, UK
London, UK
Manual is a men's health and wellness brand that aims to challenge outdated notions that real men shrug their shoulders and carry on. By empowering men with all the information and choices they need to proactively own their wellbeing, Manual believes we can turn a corner.
"We began to talk to each other, then to others, and actively sought help. The more we talked, the better we felt. The more we got to know about the solutions, the more we implemented them into our lives. And guess what? Looking after yourself head to toe, inside and out, really works."
Here to be a personal manual for all men everywhere. A guide to owning health and happiness. Giving men all the tools they need to be good to themselves.
"We began to talk to each other, then to others, and actively sought help. The more we talked, the better we felt. The more we got to know about the solutions, the more we implemented them into our lives. And guess what? Looking after yourself head to toe, inside and out, really works."
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Category Manager will assist in the management of current categories and in the launch of new Categories. It will involve both defining the best category and packaging strategy and also the ability to roll up one’s sleeves reaching to suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring that the packaging respects our desired technical requirements and making sure we will have the product in stock on time.
The role is a high visibility role within the team and has lots of exposure to the CEO and COO. During the first six months, the role will be highly involved in defining the overall packaging strategy and execution for the whole brand.
The Category Manager will assist in the management of current categories and in the launch of new Categories. It will involve both defining the best category and packaging strategy and also the ability to roll up one’s sleeves reaching to suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring that the packaging respects our desired technical requirements and making sure we will have the product in stock on time.
The role is a high visibility role within the team and has lots of exposure to the CEO and COO. During the first six months, the role will be highly involved in defining the overall packaging strategy and execution for the whole brand.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the overall strategy for the assigned category/project
- Translate the strategy in the best product customer value proposition
- Be able to contribute also to the creative definition of the product leveraging the internal marketing team and external agencies
- Be responsible for the full operational execution (e.g. placing orders, ensuring that the stock arrives on time..)
- Manage the entire assigned project and ensure that update other departments on the status of the project
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 2 years of work experience in strategy or e-commerce
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think through a project strategy
- Proven ability to be organised, independent and deliver results
- Commercial acumen and willingness to talk to multiple suppliers
- Advantageous if you have previous experience as a packaging manager or a brand manager for an e-commerce or consumer goods company.
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HIPERPOOL MEMBERS PUT FORWARD
HIPERPOOL MEMBERS PUT FORWARD
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HIPERPOOL MEMBERS HIRED TO DATE
HIPERPOOL MEMBERS HIRED TO DATE
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DAYS TO HIRE
DAYS TO HIRE
The Hiperpool team spent a considerable amount of time understanding the requirements of the role and the values of the company. Considering the size and stage of Manual, these elements are of great value.
Hiperpool has been able to identify numerous candidates for the role, and have successfully placed one to date.
Hiperpool has been able to identify numerous candidates for the role, and have successfully placed one to date.
Hiperpool Talent Sponsors and Client Success Managers were active on behalf of members and employers throughout the process, providing support and guidance at every step of the way.
EXPERIENCE
The member has an academic background in Business Administration and Management. Following their degree, the member worked in consulting, before moving across to FMCG focused in growth. This combination background made the member ideal for the role with Manual.
The member has an academic background in Business Administration and Management. Following their degree, the member worked in consulting, before moving across to FMCG focused in growth. This combination background made the member ideal for the role with Manual.
BACKGROUND
