Hardware Category Manager

Exciting opportunity alert! Are you ready to shape the future of hardware innovation? We are searching for our next Hardware Category Manager to drive growth and performance in key product categories such as mobile, tablet, watch, accessories, audio, and gaming. Responsibilities will involve developing growth plans, managing budgets and KPIs, tracking performance, and collaborating with vendors and partners. Join us in this dynamic role where you can make a significant impact!

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Minimum of 5 years experience in category / partner roles
• Experience in category and product management within the mobile or consumer electronics sector, underpinned by a love of technology
• Strong commercial competence and analytical skills, with shown ability to own and operate a budget and deliver profitable growth against commercial KPIs
• Strong planning skills, including end-to-end development of annual, quarterly or monthly category plans and strategies, from insight to execution
• Excellent communication & influencing skills, with proven ability to deliver within a matrix organisation and at building and leading virtual teams, Good understanding of the key technologies and trends within the mobile and consumer electronics industry
• Partner management skills to develop mutually beneficially opportunities
• Proactive 'can do' attitude with strong hands-on approach
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and determined with a strong work ethic
  
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