Head Of Category at a Premier Garment Company - Bradfield Consulting Limited

Bradfield Consulting Limited - Our client is a premier garment company established to create premium products to add value to its consumers and has a 25+ year history as the leading brand in Nigeria with retail operations in 11 stores across the country. The brand is renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless appeal, catering to fashion-conscious parents who prioritize style and quality. It also owns a contract manufacturing outfit focused on the mass production of garments. The organization is seeking a visionary and execution driven Head of Category that will develop and implement commercial strategies that drive business growth, maximise revenue, and ensure profitability. This role requires a strong understanding of the fashion retail industry, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Of Category

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Fashion Retail & Manufacturing
Reports to: Chief Transformation Officer

Role Summary

• As the Head of Category, you will be responsible for driving commercial growth through strategic partnerships and identifying new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the annual commercial plan and strategies in alignment with company goals, drive sales growth across categories, market expansion, and profitability.
• Sales Campaign Management:Drive the master commercial calendar, collaborating across production, buying, marketing, visual merchandising, category management, warehouse and distribution teams to ensure timely execution of key campaigns.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare and manage OTB budgets, sales forecasts, pricing strategies to optimise profitability. and financial projections to guide business decisions.
• Performance Monitoring: Optimise individual category performance, track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of commercial activities and identify and execute improvement strategies to close performance gaps
• Inventory and Supply Chain Oversight: Work closely with the supply chain and operations teams to ensure efficient inventory management, reduce ageing inventory and ensure timely product availability.
• Vendor and Supplier Relationships: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating purchase contracts and terms to ensure cost-efficiency and quality.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the commercial team, providing clear direction and support to achieve company objectives.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify and evaluate new opportunities for retail business growth, stay on top of new trends in the children’s fashion industry to ensure the company remains relevant and competitive.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a commercial management role, preferably in the fashion retail industry, fmcg, e-commerce
• Strong understanding of sales and marketing principles, pricing strategies, and revenue management.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proven track record in driving business growth and increasing profitability.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong technical skills in Excel. Knowledge in SQL or other programming languages is a strong plus
• Strong project management and collaboration skills.

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: bradfieldforms@gmail.com using ''Head Of Category'' as the subject of the mail.