Commercial Category Manager – Heating Products

Commercial Category Manager – Heating Products

Location: Basildon, Essex, England
Salary: £50,000–£70,000 per year

The Opportunity

Drive sales and profitability across underfloor heating product categories by managing pricing, margins, and product performance. Turn commercial data into decisions that improve competitiveness and support business growth.

What You’ll Get

• Career growth and development opportunities
• A collaborative team environment
• Exposure to modern heating technology
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing specialist business

What You’ll Do

• Manage product pricing, margins, and range performance.
• Analyze sales data, product mix, and profitability to identify growth opportunities.
• Monitor competitor pricing and market trends.
• Evaluate promotions and discounts to improve commercial performance.
• Work with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, and Technical Category Management to deliver growth plans.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in category management, commercial management, pricing, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to turn data into practical commercial recommendations.
• Strong understanding of revenue, gross margin, average selling price, and product mix.
• Commercial awareness, initiative, and confidence presenting recommendations to senior management.

Experience in plumbing, heating, or construction products is preferred but not essential.