Category Manager

About

A leading company within the beauty and direct-selling industry is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Category Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the growth and performance of key health, wellness and vitamin categories through strategic planning, product innovation, portfolio optimisation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned to business objectives
• Drive new product development, product lifecycle management, and promotional planning
• Conduct market, competitor, and consumer trend analysis to identify growth opportunities
• Manage category pricing, positioning, and range architecture
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, procurement, supply chain, and design teams to deliver successful product launches
• Lead category optimisation, relaunch, and cost-saving initiatives
• Monitor and report on category performance, profitability, and commercial KPIs

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Honours advantageous) in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Proven experience in category management, portfolio management, and product development
• Previous experience within the beauty, health, wellness industry is highly advantageous
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Excellent communication and project management skills