Category Manager

Category ManagerAttractive Salary + Bonus + BenefitsHybrid - Kilkenny Office (3 Days Onsite)

Are you a commercially minded Category Manager or Product Manager who enjoys analysing performance, identifying market opportunities, and shaping category strategy?

A market-leading B2B and e-commerce brand in the bathroom products sector is creating a new Category Manager role with real influence across product development, pricing, and commercial performance.

Working closely with commercial, estimating, and sales teams, you will help identify market opportunities, support new product launches, analyse performance, and drive category growth across the portfolio.

Why This Role?

Newly created position with strong influence on category and product strategy.

Opportunity to shape new product launches in a growing category.

High visibility across commercial and leadership teams.

Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the Kilkenny office.

The Role

• Develop into the internal expert across a range of showering products.
• Support new product introduction from concept through to market launch, aligned with overall category strategy.
• Monitor competitor activity and identify market opportunities.
• Take ownership of OEM and tender proposals, including bespoke product solutions.
• Conduct pricing, margin, and breakeven analysis to support commercial decisions.
• Manage portfolio performance, category strategy, and product lifecycle planning.
• Gather market insights through trade visits and customer engagement.
• Communicate technical and commercial insights to internal stakeholders.
• Represent the brand at trade events and customer meetings across the UK and Ireland.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in category or product management within a B2B or trade-focused environment.
• Strong commercial understanding of pricing, margins, and trading agreements.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong Excel capability.
• Confident communicator who can influence internal stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience supporting new product development and lifecycle management.
• Exposure to PIM systems or product data management would be beneficial.
• Experience in bathroom, construction, or consumer durables would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary with performance bonus.
• Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Kilkenny office (must include Monday or Friday).
• Collaborative team culture and high-growth environment.
• The opportunity to influence category and product strategy within a respected market leader.

Please Note

You must hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. The role will involve occasional travel to customer meetings and trade events across the UK and Ireland.

Ready to take the next step in your category management career?

Apply now by sending your CV to Marty Caskey at Abrivia Recruitment.