Job Description

Category Manager - Christmas Retail. Hertfordshire, up to 52,000
Take the reins of a key Christmas category and make this festive season your most impactful yet. My client is offering an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager - Christmas (Lighting, Trees & Decorative Categories) to lead a brand-new, high-profile role.
With full ownership of a 6.5m category across over 50 stores, you'll shape a distinctive Christmas range that stands out, drives strong sales, and delivers a memorable experience for customers. This role offers genuine autonomy, visibility with senior leadership, and the chance to see your commercial decisions deliver real results.
As the Category Manager - Christmas, you'll take charge of the complete category lifecycle. From sourcing festive lighting, trees, wreaths, garlands, and indoor animation, to building shopable ranges, managing suppliers, and monitoring weekly trading performance, this role gives you the opportunity to blend creativity with commercial expertise. You'll be able to influence range strategy, optimise stock, and drive sell-through and margin improvement, all while supporting store teams to deliver a cohesive, standout Christmas experience.
This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment and enjoys making confident, data-led decisions.
Working with my client comes with a package designed to reward impact and career growth, including:

• Competitive salary reflecting the scale and influence of the role up to 52,000
• Career progression opportunities within a large and growing retail group
• Exposure to senior leadership and involvement in strategic decision-making
• Staff discounts and other group-wide benefits

My client is a leading retail brand with a focus on growth, innovation, and investing in their teams. You'll join a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas are valued and your commercial expertise can shape a major seasonal category.
Take this chance to lead a major Christmas category, drive performance, and elevate your retail career. Apply now for the Category Manager - Christmas (Lighting, Trees & Decorative Categories) and make your mark this festive season.

Skills Required