Category Manager

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid with two days per week in the Central London office

Company

hirify.global Group operates Buyagift and Red Letter Days, combining data, technology and creativity to develop customer-focused experiences and gifting propositions.

What you will do

• Define and own commercial strategies for assigned categories, covering sales, margin, range and partner growth.
• Use market trends, customer insight and data to identify opportunities and build competitive product ranges.
• Test new products, formats and price points, and lead seasonal planning, launches and campaigns.
• Build partner relationships and negotiate pricing, commission and exclusivity agreements.
• Work with Marketing, Product and Trading teams to improve merchandising, conversion, margin and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and support a direct report, deputise for the Head of Partner Growth when required, and represent the team across the business.

Requirements

• Proven experience in category management, buying or commercial partnerships, ideally in a marketplace or digital gifting environment.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience creating and delivering growth strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidence using data and customer insight to make decisions and improve performance.
• Creative, curious and collaborative approach with energy, resilience and adaptability.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with two days per week in the London office.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment with competitive pay, bonuses, pension plans, staff discounts and share schemes.
• UK private healthcare, dental and life insurance, plus mental health support.
• Generous holidays, hybrid working and opportunities for international working.
• Learning allowances, coaching and development programmes.
• Recognition programmes, charity support and volunteering days.

Hiring process

• 30-minute talent acquisition screening.
• 45–60-minute hiring manager screening.
• 60-minute final interview with the hiring manager or senior stakeholder; task details to be confirmed.