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Category Manager

Category Manager

Blue Square • Reading, England, GB
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We are looking for a proactive and commercially astute HP UK&I AMD Category Manager ACS to support the planning and execution of our hardware and software strategy across the UK&I region.

This role will focus specifically on the AMD workstation portfolio and ACS (Advanced Computer Systems), working in close collaboration with the wider Category and Sales teams to define and drive category performance, growth, and market presence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of product lifecycle management, category planning, and go-to-market strategies, and will serve as a subject matter expert within the organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE UP TO

LEAD CATEGORY STRATEGY

Serve as the primary point of contact for AMD workstation products within the UK&I region, taking full ownership of the category's commercial and strategic direction.

Define, implement, and continuously refine the AMD workstation business plan in alignment with broader organisational goals.

Collaborate closely with the UK&I Workstation Category Lead to ensure alignment of vision, messaging, and execution across teams.

Drive visibility and momentum across the AMD portfolio within internal sales teams and external partner organisations.

COMMERCIAL & DATA-LED INSIGHTS

Analyse sales data, KPI’s, and market intelligence to evaluate category health and performance, identify gaps, and implement improvement plans.

Use insights to influence sales strategy, channel prioritisation, and campaign planning.

Develop dashboards and regular reporting frameworks to track progress against objectives, supporting agile and informed decision-making.

SALES ENABLEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS

Act as a subject matter expert for AMD workstation products, offering guidance, training, and positioning to empower internal sales teams and channel partners.

Create and deliver strategic enablement materials and market insights to improve sales effectiveness and partner engagement.

Build strong relationships across key partner networks and distribution channels to drive awareness and incremental growth.

ARE YOU OUR PERFECT PARTNER?

  • You’ll have experience in category or product management, ideally in the technology or workstation space.
  • You’ll have solid understanding of sales and marketing strategies, with the ability to connect category strategy to commercial outcomes.
  • You are an excellent communication and demonstrate stakeholder management skills.
  • You’ll have strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
  • You’ll have the ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • You’ll have the knowledge of AMD technologies and workstation solutions is a strong advantage.
  • You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with a persuasive and solution-oriented approach.
  • You’ll have the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
  • You’re strong in project management skills with the ability to deliver multiple campaigns simultaneously.
  • You have a strong organisational and multitasking skill, with the ability to work independently and proactively.
  • You have a high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with tools like SharePoint, and digital collaboration platforms.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

  • Performance Bonus 10%
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Access to a range of discounts and perks across our key partners & beyond
  • Flexible Rewards Hub

WHO ARE WE?

We’re Blue Square. An award-winning, retail marketing agency connecting and engaging audiences with some of the world’s most loved brands. We believe in the power of human touch across the buyer to customer journey to grow sales, increase loyalty and build brand love for our clients. People are at the centre of our success. We go above and beyond to support, develop, and nurture our talented employees to driver personal growth and love what they do.

At the heart of our agency are our ETHIC values – and we’re on a mission to work with individuals who share and believe in them.

Seniority level

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    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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    Full-time

Job function

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    Strategy/Planning and Sales
  • Industries

    Retail, Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment, and Marketing Services

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