Product Category Manager

• Product Category Manager
• £70,000–£80,000 plus performance related bonus
• Bridgend, Wales - Hybrid

Our client is a global leader in sports equipment with a heritage that spans almost a century. Following recent private equity investment, the business is in a dynamic phase of growth and transformation, driving innovation and expanding its international reach. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal time, shaping the future of one of the industry’s most iconic categories.

The Product Category Manager will take full ownership of the darts gear category, leading product lifecycle management from insights to launch. You’ll act as the link between design, merchandising, sourcing, and marketing to deliver commercially successful ranges that set the benchmark in performance and creativity.

Role Highlights

• Define and deliver category product strategies aligned with brand identity and commercial goals
• Manage full product lifecycle from insight to market launch
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely product delivery
• Balance category P&L across commercial drivers and brand-building innovation
• Provide visibility on performance, risks, and opportunities through clear reporting

You Will Need

• 8+ years’ experience in consumer goods, sports, or lifestyle brands
• Proven expertise in product or category management, with P&L accountability
• Strong organisational and project management skills to handle multiple seasonal cycles
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable strategies
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders

Why You’ll Love It 

• £70,000–£80,000 base salary + performance bonus
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and collaboration
• Opportunity to shape an iconic global product category
• High visibility role with progression potential under new ownership
• Be part of a passionate, sport-focused culture where creativity thrives

Apply today to grow your career with a forward-thinking employer committed to equal opportunity. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates