TTI is a fast growing world leader in Power Tools, Accessories, Hand Tools and Outdoor Power Equipment for Do-It-Yourself (DIY), professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair, maintenance, construction and infrastructure industries. Powerful brands, innovative products, exceptional people and operational excellence: We are dedicated to improving the lives of homeowners and tradespeople around the world. Join us and become a part of our success story. Techtronic Industries (UK) Limited is part of the global TTI group, who are world leaders in cordless technology. We manufacture and sell power tools across the world. TTI UK distributes Milwaukee and Ryobi products through a variety of channels to retail customers and end users. We are recruiting for a Category Marketing Manager to join our highly successful Milwaukee UK Marketing team. This role will be looking after our hand tool & power tool accessories category and previous experience within this category is essential This is an exciting opportunity based in our office in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The Category Marketing Manager assists in driving the department function at a product and marketing level to ensure all responsibilities associated with the position are fulfilled in an effective and timely fashion. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To manage a portfolio of Milwaukee tools and meet sales turnover targets and profit margins To manage the introduction of new products to the market Set SSP’s in line with market prices and profit expectations Support the cross functional teams; Sales, Finance, Service, Customer Services and Supply chain with the fulfilment of product and marketing responsibilities To provide and present features, benefits and technical information on new and existing products to the sales team To work with the European product management & European marketing teams for the timely launch of new products and supporting promotional material To monitor and carry out research on competitor and retail activity including new product launches, competitor campaigns and promotional activity To develop and execute quarterly product promotions and monitor the effectiveness in the market To keep product landscapes up to date to ascertain product and price positioning of existing and new products To manage the product life cycle of the product range by monitoring profitability, controlling the number of SKU’s and co-ordinating the Excess and Obsolete lines To manage the phase out of slow moving and obsolete products To support the sales team with sales presentations, product training, promotional planning and attendance at events and customer meetings Monthly sales analysis and reporting Market data analysis To ensure all marketing touchpoints accurately represent your product portfolio The creation and implementation of marketing premiums, POS, sales literature and display merchandising linked to the product portfolio The raising of purchase orders internally and then externally with our supplier base Involvement in the organisation of yearly Milwaukee customer events and exhibitions WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Minimum 1 year’s experience in a marketing position Knowledge of PTA / HT market and products an advantage but not essential Good analytical skills Excellent organisational and project management skills Excellent communication and presentation skills and comfortable with presenting to larger audiences Computer skills: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook Good understanding of Social Media & the Web Willingness to work outside of normal working hours and at weekends on occasions Confident in approach, as working with a varying range of suppliers, agencies and customers will form an important part of the role Ability to travel, both within the UK and occasionally internationally Highly motivated and eagerness to fulfil the position’s responsibilities effectively and in a timely fashion LI-LR1 LI-LD1 TTI-EMEA Milwaukee-UK If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us