Senior Category Manager, Home - Bedding UK/EU

Germany - Berlin; London, England, United Kingdom; Spain - Madrid. Posted a month ago

The role

This role leads end-to-end merchandising for the Bedding category across UK/EU. You will execute merchandising strategy, drive regional performance, and partner cross-functionally to bring products to market.

What you will do

Lead end-to-end merchandising for the Bedding category across UK/EU
Execute regional merchandising strategy with US and international peers
Contribute to product ideation and business cases
Work cross-functionally to deliver product launches
Analyse trading performance and take ownership of actions to improve results
Support pricing and assortment decisions for the region
Own product catalogue management and administration
Build site merchandising strategy and customer journey optimisations
Monitor ratings, reviews, and returns for quality improvements
Manage regional product samples and merchandising assets

Required qualifications

8-10 years of retail buying or category experience in Home Textiles / Bedding
Demonstrated ownership of category performance
Proven track record of progressing within an organisation
Strong product awareness with a commercial mindset and attention to detail
Product obsessed with experience leveraging data tools and external sources
Critical eye to anticipate customer needs
Strong analytical skills using data to inform decisions
Ability to operate in both executional and strategic support roles
Experience working cross-functionally with Planning, Design, Sourcing, or Marketing
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment
Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change

Nice to have

E-commerce and/or DTC experience
Exposure to both startup and established (blue-chip) brands
Bachelor’s Degree

Before you apply

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check

About the company

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators. They use a manufacturer-to-consumer model to deliver high quality essentials for low prices.