Marketing Manager - Category

We're on the lookout for a Category/Product Marketing Manager to make waves in our vibrant marketing team, stationed at our Raunds, Northamptonshire hub with some home working.
What You'll Do:
Develop Go-to-Market Strategies: Collaborate with category and product development leaders to develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies and roadmaps for own label solutions, new product investments (NPI), range extensions and trading existing products, ensuring our propositions are effectively launched and promoted to our audience.
Strategic Campaign Leadership: Lead the charge in shaping and executing a robust category marketing plan that puts our products in the spotlight and drives business growth. Taking the helm in developing and rolling out engaging product and category campaigns that capture attention and resonate with our audience.
Ensure Cohesive Communications: Partner with senior channel leads to ensure that our category marketing activation plans are cohesive and deliver the most effective ongoing communications experience for our customers and future customers.
Forge Strong Supplier Relationships: Cultivate partnerships with suppliers to gather invaluable product and brand content tailored to Howdens, ensuring our depots have the support they need.
What We Need from You:
Category Marketing Pro: Show us your stripes in Category/Product Marketing or Marketing Communications, particularly in fast-paced trade or retail environments-bonus if you have a knack for the kitchen/trade industry.
Master Planner: Bring your A-game in planning and organization, juggling multiple priorities like a pro.
Customer Focus: Be driven by a passion for delivering value to our customers through strategic marketing initiatives.
Top-notch Communicator: Command the room with your presentation skills, captivating audiences at every level. Harness your creativity to spot new and innovative ways to solve communication challenges, motivating internal creative and content teams to deliver outstanding results.
Desirable Qualifications: A CIM qualification would be the cherry on top, signalling your commitment to staying at the top of your marketing game.
Ready to dive into the exciting world of product/category marketing? Don't miss out on the chance to be a driving force behind our marketing success. Apply now to join our energetic team.
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary and annual company bonus
Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Subsidised lunch at our onsite restaurant
Staff Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 800 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.
We are the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.
As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 100 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Companies to Work For.
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