Product Category Owner

Thirsk, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

About the Role



We're excited to be building a

brand-new product team

that will shape and drive our product ranges across a portfolio of

high-profile retail and B2B websites

. Some of these platforms are long-established and well known, making this a rare opportunity to be part of something both

innovative and rooted in strong heritage

.

You'll work with a

diverse and creative product range

, from personalised items to handmade, bespoke prints. This role is ideal for someone with experience in

buying, merchandising, or e-commerce

who's ready to make a real impact, take ownership, and grow alongside a fast-developing business.

We have ambitious plans for the future, so now is the perfect time to join us as we build on our strong foundations and scale the next phase of growth.

What You'll Be Doing



Please note: this role involves

occasional travel

between our sites in

Thirsk and Shirebrook

, as well as supplier visits and trade shows.

Use

data-led analysis and market research

to select the right products at the right time. Stay ahead of

market trends, competitor activity, key events, and new launches

to ensure all opportunities are commercial and maximised. Collaborate closely with our

in-house production team

to develop new product ideas aligned to production capabilities. Follow the

trade plan, product strategy, and budget

to ensure accurate and timely product setup. Manage the

end-to-end product launch process

, ensuring strong visual merchandising and close collaboration with the e-commerce team. Analyse product and launch performance, implementing follow-up actions based on results. Support and contribute to

design team briefs

. Attend

supplier meetings, inter-site sessions, and trade shows

as required.

About You



You'll build strong, in-depth knowledge of our product ranges and categories and have a

genuine passion for product

. Highly accurate with a

strong eye for detail

, well organised, and confident troubleshooting issues. A clear and confident communicator with excellent

relationship-building skills

. Naturally inquisitive, keen to understand challenges fully and see things through to completion. A

self-starter

who strives for continual improvement. Collaborative, with the ability to

prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

. Comfortable working both

independently and as part of a small team

. Confident communicating at all levels and across multiple business functions. Able to

influence, follow up, and push projects forward

when needed. Highly organised, able to multitask, and confident voicing your ideas. A quick learner who's happy to get involved in a wide range of projects.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4414570
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Thirsk, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned