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Join the sustainability revolution with Wild's dynamic team as a Senior Category Manager
Overview
Salary
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Location
Wild HQ · Hybrid Remote
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Wild is a pioneering company dedicated to eradicating single-use plastics from bathroom essentials. Launched in 2020, Wild has quickly become one of Europe's fastest growing start-ups. Our innovative refillable products, encompassing deodorants to haircare, are not just natural and fragrant but also a testament to our commitment towards a sustainable future. Join us on our exhilarating journey to reshape the personal care industry.
Role Summary
- Lead the development of Wild’s Category Strategy for our diverse product range.
- Drive category growth at retailer level, leveraging consumer insights and data analytics.
- Enhance Wild’s in-store visibility and establish us as the leading Refillable Personal Care Brand.
- Shape the category function and support retail expansion globally.
Role Requirements
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in retail.
- Experience leading a category management function.
- Track record in managing range reviews with major retailers.
- Proficient in data analysis and insight generation from complex data sets.
- Knowledge of international markets and passion for sustainability are preferred.
Benefits
- Generous holiday package, hybrid working, and a modern London office.
- Supportive benefits including pension, mental wellbeing resources, and private healthcare.
- Opportunities for learning and development, alongside volunteer days.
- Perks like free breakfast, product discounts, and social events.
About Us: Hi there 👋 we’re Wild. We’re on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom, armed with our refillable, natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm – and we’re only just getting started. We launched in 2020 and as a high-growth company we’re already one of Europe’s fastest growing start-ups 🚀 So, fancy coming along for the ride?😃
The Role: We're looking to hire a Senior Category Manager to join our global retail team. In this role, you will be responsible for fully leading and developing Wild’s Category Strategy across our product portfolio. This role will focus on driving retailer category growth while setting Wild up to disproportionately win through consumer insight, SBD principles, data analytics and retailer partnership. You will work to increase our visibility in store, through increased presence and availability in store, establishing Wild as the Refillable Personal Care Brand. The position is ideal for someone looking to build out a category function who uses data-driven insights to deliver tangible, sustainable growth instore. Reporting to the global head of retail, you will have autonomy to shape the role and function, supporting the retail growth across the globe.
Job requirements: Minimum of 4 years experience in retail. Previous experience leading category management function. Proven track record in leading range reviews and working with major retailers (e.g Boots, Sainsburys, Tesco). Strong data analysis skills, working with complex epos data and drawing insights. Preferred: Knowledge and experience working in other markets. Passion for sustainability and knowledge of eco-friendly products.
Benefits: 25 days holidays + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office 4% Company Pension Mental wellbeing support through Spill Private healthcare through Vitality Weekly early finishes and social events Annual L&D budget Free breakfast Free & discounted Wild products 2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days A role at a young but well-established brand making a considerable splash in sustainable self-care.
