Head of Category/Product
Location: Tamworth (Minimum of 2 days in-office, flexibility for occasional UK/overseas travel)
Position: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive
About Us:
Bristan Group is a leading brand in the bathroom sector, recognised for our commitment to quality, innovation, and design excellence. With decades of experience, we have established ourselves as the go-to choice for homeowners and contractors, throughout the UK. Our extensive portfolio encompasses a wide range of products designed to enhance functionality and style in every space.
We are looking for a visionary Head of Product to lead our product strategy and development initiatives. This role is vital in shaping the future direction of our product portfolio, ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry trends while championing customer satisfaction.
Role Purpose:
As the Head of Category/Product, you will take ownership of the performance across our key categories. By collaborating with essential stakeholders in commercial functions, you will design and deliver effective product strategies and manage product lifecycles to meet and exceed KPIs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership: Lead the Category team, fostering collaboration and innovation to meet strategic objectives.
* New Product Development: Own and create the 3-year NPD roadmap, consistently evaluating market changes and legislative requirements to identify needs for our Advanced Development roadmaps.
* Stage Gate Management: Oversee NPD roadmap updates and transitions, ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned and contributing to the delivery of NPD projects.
* Product Strategy: Design and implement the product strategy, ensuring all proposals align with the Long Range Plan (LRP) and product objectives.
* Vitality Index: Own and optimise the vitality index for brands, seeking solutions for performance gaps.
* Category Performance Management: Drive category revenue, margin, and volume, ensuring accountability for performance metrics and aligning with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
* Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to prioritise product development and timelines, ensuring alignment with market needs and business goals.
* Voice of the Customer: Champion customer feedback by facilitating market engagement, collaborating with Customer Experience (CX) and Sales to integrate insights into product roadmaps and initiatives.
* Analysis and Insights: Guide the team in utilising analytical techniques and systems to derive actionable insights for decision-making and strategic planning.
Key Qualifications:
* Extensive experience in product management and category leadership within a relevant industry.
* Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen, with a proven ability to interpret market trends.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with Senior Leaders across multiple functions.
* Ability to manage complex projects and prioritise requirements effectively.
Why Join Us?
At Bristan Group, you will be part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions will make a significant impact. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you are ready to take on a pivotal role that shapes our product strategy and drives category performance, we want to hear from you!
Bristan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.