Director SS&A, Shark Beauty UKI

SharkNinja
London

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world .

About the Role

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 voiceensuring everything is in place to win every day on every SKU and with every customer.

What Youll Be Doing

  • 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

What Youll Bring

  • 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

  • Willingness to travel as required

Our Culture

At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane youll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether we wont just launch products well disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

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Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability or any other class protected by legislation and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at

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Director

Posted 2026-01-24

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