Product & Category Executive (Product Manager)

Rubix

  • Wolverhampton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Product & Category Executive – Fluid Power & SealsWe’re growing fast and looking for a proactive Product & Category Executive to join our Fluid Power, Seals & Welding team in Wolverhampton.In this commercially focused role (known internally as Product Manager), you'll support and shape the performance of a key product category within our UK Industrial & Infrastructure division. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to optimise our product range, deliver commercial success, and drive continuous improvement across the full product lifecycle.If you're analytically minded, commercially aware, and enjoy taking ownership of product strategy and performance, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a supportive and fast-paced environment.What You’ll Be Doing:Category Management & Commercial Strategy
  • Contribute to the UK commercial strategy for your product category
  • Manage and take ownership of P&L performance, pricing strategy, and supplier relationships
  • Identify opportunities to grow the category through cross-sell, OEM conversion, and product development
Product Lifecycle & Proposition
  • Define and manage core product assortment, supplier base, and sell-out strategy
  • Gather market insights and analyse data to identify opportunities for product innovation
  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of your product category
Campaigns & Sales Enablement
  • Support and lead sales initiatives, product campaigns, and training
  • Respond to product queries from internal stakeholders and customers
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to drive stock turn and optimise inventory
Continuous Improvement
  • Keep ahead of market trends and competitor activity
  • Act as the internal go-to expert for your category, sharing knowledge and best practices
What You’ll Need:Essential
  • Experience in a commercially focused product, category, or procurement role
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
Desirable
  • Knowledge of fluid power, seals, or industrial components
  • Understanding of product lifecycle, pricing strategy, or supplier negotiations
  • Experience working with B2B sales or technical products
Why Join Us?
  • A key role in a growing, forward-thinking business
  • Plenty of autonomy and scope to shape your category
  • Supportive team culture with real opportunities for career development
Rubix UK has a commitment to doing things differently for our colleagues and customers.Today, Rubix Group is the clear market leader with a presence in 23 markets and sales of €3.15bn in 2023. Our customers include some of the biggest names in manufacturing, the SMEs that form the backbone of industry and everything in-between.More than a mover of boxes, we use our specialist knowledge and technical expertise to deliver products and services that keep production lines moving.Right now, across Europe there are 9,000 of us and counting. We’ve disrupted and we have grown, but we’re not finished yet.

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