Category Manager - Lighting

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

About 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, design sensibility, and deep technical product knowledge.

What you'll do

Main responsibilities

  • Lead the lighting category strategy, aligning product, market, and business objectives.

  • Define and develop the catalog and collections, from opportunity detection to market launch.

  • Manage the product lifecycle and pricing, range, and positioning strategy.

  • Coordinate technical product development, defining its architecture, components, construction, and industrial feasibility.

  • Lead the technical and financial relationship with manufacturers and suppliers.

  • Select the most suitable components for each product (LEDs, drivers, cabling, optics, diffusers, connectors, etc.).

  • Coordinate certifications, regulations, testing, prototypes, and first samples together 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.

What we're looking for

Requirements:

  • University degree in Engineering and/or Product Design.

  • More than 5 years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, 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 results orientation.

  • 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.

What you'll get

We offer:

  • Joining a company in full expansion, with a solid, ambitious, and constantly evolving project.

  • Being part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, with real opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

  • Participating in a project with a strong focus on innovation, excellence, and long-term value creation.

  • Enjoying modern, sustainable facilities designed to promote well-being and collaboration.

  • Accessing an attractive compensation policy, including a flexible benefits plan with options such as health insurance, restaurant card, transport card, and childcare.

  • Having day-to-day support services, such as catering, fresh fruit available every morning, and a canteen area.

  • Having a gym at the office, with 24/7 access.

About the company & team

KAVE is a global brand of furniture and home decor design, dedicated to inspiring unique and nonconformist people like us.

The furniture and decor industry is the third largest retail industry worldwide. 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 top-tier omnichannel shopping journey.

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