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On-site in Sils·Added 3 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Sils
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
University degree in Engineering and/or Product Design.
More than 5 years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, Product Design, or Product Development in the lighting category.
Deep knowledge of components, regulations, certifications, and validation processes.
Experience in managing and negotiating with suppliers.
Ability to optimize costs without compromising design or quality.
Sensitivity to design and a results-oriented mindset.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects and work with different teams.
Advanced level of English; other languages will be valued.
Proficiency in product analysis and management tools such as advanced Excel, Power BI, or similar.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Join a company in full expansion, with a solid, ambitious, and constantly evolving project.
Be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, with real possibilities for professional development and growth within the organization.
Participate in a project with a strong focus on innovation, excellence, and long-term value creation.
Enjoy modern, sustainable facilities designed to promote well-being and collaboration.
Access an attractive compensation policy, which includes a flexible compensation plan with options such as health insurance, restaurant card, transport card, and daycare.
Have access to day-to-day support services, such as catering, fruit available every morning, and a canteen area.
Have access to a gym in the offices, with 24/7 availability.
The role
We are looking for a Category Manager for the lighting category, with a hybrid profile between Product Development and Product Management, capable of combining business vision, sensitivity to design, and deep technical product knowledge.
What you'll do
Lead the lighting category strategy, aligning product, market, and business objectives.
Define and develop the catalog and collections, from identifying opportunities to launching them in the market.
Manage the product lifecycle and the pricing, range, and positioning strategy.
Coordinate the technical development of the product, defining its architecture, components, construction, and industrial feasibility.
Lead the technical and economic relationship with manufacturers and suppliers.
Select the most suitable components for each product (LEDs, drivers, wiring, optics, diffusers, connectors, etc.).
Coordinate certifications, regulations, testing, prototypes, and initial samples with the technical team.
Analyze category performance and propose improvement actions in sales, profitability, and turnover.
Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure the correct execution of each project.
About Kave Home
Kave Home is a fast-growing Spanish furniture and homeware company that designs, manufactures, and sells its own products across more than 20 countries. Founded in 2012, the company has scaled rapidly to become one of Europe's leading online furniture retailers, with a strong focus on design, quality, and vertical integration from its factories in Spain and China to its own stores and e-commerce platform.
In Spain, Kave Home has its headquarters in Sils (Girona) and operates a significant network of stores and logistics centers across the country, including in Madrid, Barcelona, and other major cities. The company is known for its dynamic, young, and international work environment, with a strong emphasis on innovation and digital transformation. For international professionals, Kave Home offers opportunities in areas such as e-commerce, product design, supply chain, and technology, with a work culture that values initiative and professional growth.
- Industry
- Home & Furniture
- Founded
- 2012
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Sils, Spain
- In Spain
- Sils, Madrid, Barcelona and 7 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Kave Home is headquartered in Sils (Girona), Spain, and its main operations are in Spain, so international hires will be working in the company's home country.
- The company's official working language is Spanish, but given its global e-commerce operations, English is widely used in tech and design teams.
- Kave Home has a strong design and product culture, offering opportunities in e-commerce, product design, and software development.
- The company offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment typical of a rapidly scaling e-commerce player.
- Spain's lifestyle and the company's location in Catalonia (near Barcelona) are a major draw for international talent.
In their own words
About the company & team
KAVE is a global brand in furniture and home decor design, dedicated to inspiring unique and unconventional people like us.
The furniture and decoration industry is the third largest retail industry in the world. The potential is enormous, and we aim high. We are a group of more than 1,100 international, talented, and motivated professionals, with the mission of completely transforming the experience from design to customer, offering excellent value for money, sustainable designs, and a first-class omnichannel shopping journey.
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