Product & Category Manager (Soft Furnishings)

VANRATH is exclusively retained by a leading Northern Ireland manufacturer and supplier of window coverings and soft furnishings on the appointment of a Product & Category Manager (Window Coverings) to lead the development and commercial success of their soft furnishings portfolio.

Reporting to the Marketing Director, this is a senior product leadership role. You will own the product strategy, lead range development and selection, manage international supplier relationships and work cross-functionally to bring commercially successful ranges to market.

• Permanent, full time
• Lisburn based, with travel as required
• Competitive salary

The Role

• Develop and own the product and category strategy, including a clear roadmap for new ranges, enhancements and rationalisation
• Lead range development and selection using customer insight, market evidence, design trends and commercial objectives
• Own product specifications, technical data, installation guidance and product documentation
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, setting expectations for innovation, quality, lead times and cost
• Lead supplier reviews and development plans alongside Procurement, Supply Chain and Quality
• Maintain ongoing competitor benchmarking across range, design, price, service and digital experience
• Identify market gaps and growth opportunities, presenting recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead cross-functional launch planning, partnering with Marketing on positioning and content and with Sales on go-to-market plans and pricing
• Monitor category revenue, margin, mix and adoption, recommending corrective actions where needed
• Act as the senior product expert, developing and delivering structured training across Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Operations

The Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience in product management, category management or commercial product leadership
• Background in window coverings, soft furnishings, interiors, home improvement, textiles or a closely related sector
• Proven track record developing, selecting and launching commercially successful product ranges
• Strong commercial skills (pricing, margins, business cases, performance analysis)
• Experience managing international suppliers and leading cross-functional projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in made-to-measure or configurable product environments would be a strong advantage

Skills:Product Manager Window Coverings Soft Furnishings Range Development Category Management Blinds Interiors

Benefits:Life & Health Ins Discounts

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