Business Manager - Linen

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Business Manager is responsible for driving the overall growth and profitability of the Linen Business Unit by developing and executing business and marketing strategies. The role oversees product portfolio management, pricing and costing, market analysis, business planning, and commercial initiatives while working closely with Sales, Product Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to achieve business objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement business and marketing strategies to achieve sales, profitability, and market share targets.
• Manage the overall product portfolio, including product launches, product lifecycle management, and assortment planning.
• Conduct market research, customer analysis, and competitor monitoring to identify business opportunities and market trends.
• Develop pricing strategies by analyzing product costing, margins, competitive pricing, and profitability.
• Work closely with Product Development, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure commercially viable product offerings.
• Prepare business cases, sales forecasts, annual operating plans, and revenue projections.
• Monitor business performance through sales, profitability, inventory, and market share reports, and recommend improvement plans.
• Collaborate with Sales and Trade Marketing teams in developing promotional programs, product campaigns, and customer initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for business expansion, product innovation, and new market development.
• Ensure the achievement of revenue, gross margin, and profitability objectives of the Business Unit.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or any related course. An MBA is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in Brand Management, Product Management, Category Management, Business Management, or Marketing, preferably in consumer products, home furnishings, textiles, bedding, furniture, FMCG, or related industries.
• Strong background in business planning, pricing strategy, product costing, margin analysis, and profitability management.
• Experience in product portfolio management and product lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales, financial, and market data.
• Knowledge of costing, pricing models, inventory planning, and demand forecasting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Highly strategic, commercially driven, and results-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.

JOB BENEFITS

In addition to an exciting and fulfilling career, we offer the following benefits:

• Health Maintenance Organization (Medicard)
• Annual Physical Examination
• Yearly conversion of unused leave credits
• Mid-year performance bonus
• Sponsored company events and activities
• Company Uniforms
• Allowances
• Learning & Growth (Trainings)
• Employee engagement activities
• Health & Fitness
• Special employee discounts on products
• Safe Workplace Environment

Work Location: In person