Director of SS&A, SharkNinja
Shark Beauty UKI
Offers employee stock purchase options
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3 days a week in office
Home devices and appliances
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Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Offers employee stock purchase options
More information about location
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in category management, commercial management, or a related operational role
- Strong analytical capability with a strategic and critical mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- A proactive, results-driven approach with strong problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated people leadership capability with a passion for coaching and developing talent
What the job involves
- The Shark Beauty Director, UKI is responsible for the strategic leadership and overall performance of a product category (e.g. Shark Beauty, Shark Clean & Home, or Ninja), with day-to-day ownership of a specific sub-category such as Hair, Home Environment, or Coffee
- Based in London with a hybrid working model (3 days per week), this role drives category growth, profitability, and market share through strong commercial leadership and disciplined execution
- Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the SS&A Category Director is a powerful market voice—ensuring everything is in place to win every day, on every SKU, and with every customer
- Own category growth and overall performance within the UKI market
- Define, track, and communicate clear category objectives and KPIs
- Build strong partnerships with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product Development to deliver exceptional commercial outcomes
- Lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly commercial reviews, driving short- and long-term actions
- Develop and execute strategic plans to expand prioritized channels and acquire new customers in line with the Category Strategy
- Identify opportunities to increase distribution and market share across customers
- Monitor market trends to unlock growth opportunities and proactively mitigate risks
- Oversee portfolio management including pricing, SKU introductions, and discontinuations
- Ensure optimal product assortment, merchandising, and promotional strategies (short- and long-term)
- Own category financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, promotional investment, and profitability
- Drive cost-efficiency initiatives and margin improvement strategies
- Lead and collaborate cross-functionally across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and R&D
- Lead, coach, and develop SS&A leads and analysts, driving both business results and individual growth through structured performance and development planning
Salary benchmarks
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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