KAVE is a global home furniture and interior design brand dedicated to inspiring unique and nonconformist individuals—just like us. The furniture and interior decoration industry is the world's third-largest retail sector. The potential is enormous, and we aim high. We are a team of over 1,100 international professionals—talented and motivated—with a mission to completely transform the experience from design to customer, delivering outstanding quality-to-price ratios, sustainable designs, and a top-tier omnichannel shopping journey. We are seeking a Category Manager for the lighting category, with a hybrid profile spanning Product Development and Product Management—capable of combining business vision, design sensitivity, and deep technical product knowledge. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the lighting category strategy, aligning product, market, and business objectives. * Define and develop the catalog and collections—from opportunity identification through to market launch. * Manage the product lifecycle and pricing, range, and positioning strategies. * Coordinate technical product development, defining its architecture, components, construction, and industrial feasibility. * Lead technical and commercial relationships with manufacturers and suppliers. * Select the most suitable components for each product (LEDs, drivers, wiring, optics, diffusers, connectors, etc.). * Coordinate certifications, regulations, testing, prototyping, and first samples with the technical team. * Analyze category performance and propose improvement actions for sales, profitability, and inventory turnover. * Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure correct execution of each project. **Requirements:** * University degree in Engineering and/or Product Design. * Minimum 5 years’ experience in Category Management, Product Management, Design, or Product Development within the lighting category. * In-depth knowledge of components, regulations, certifications, and validation processes. * Experience in supplier relationship management and negotiation. * Ability to optimize costs without compromising design or quality. * Strong design sensibility and results orientation. * Skill in coordinating cross-functional projects and collaborating across diverse teams. * Advanced English proficiency; additional languages are valued. * Proficiency in analytical and product management tools such as advanced Excel, Power BI, or similar. **We Offer:** * Join a rapidly expanding company with a solid, ambitious, and continuously evolving project. * Become part of a dynamic and collaborative environment offering real opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization. * Participate in a project strongly oriented toward innovation, excellence, and long-term value creation. * Enjoy modern, sustainable facilities designed to promote well-being and collaboration. * Access an attractive compensation policy, including a flexible benefits plan featuring health insurance, meal vouchers, transport cards, and childcare support. * Benefit from daily support services such as catering, fresh fruit every morning, and a cafeteria area. * Use an on-site gym with 24/7 access.
David Muñoz
Indeed · HR
David Muñoz
Indeed · HR
