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CATEGORY MANAGER / MERCHANDISING MANAGER - BEAUTY RETAIL

CATEGORY MANAGER / MERCHANDISING MANAGER - BEAUTY RETAIL (IGWDCM00127) West London, England

Salary: CAR ALLOWANCE + BONUS+BENEFITS
MAJOR GLOBAL LUXURY RETAILER SEEKS CATEGORY MANAGER FOR GROWING DIVISION- BEAUTY.
CAN YOU MAKE A SUCCESS EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL?

My Client is a major luxury global retailer based in the UK.As they look to expand an improve their retail offering ,they are now looking to employ a dynamic and ambitious category manager who can help them drive towards being the best retailer in this category in the world.

You will be looking after a turnover of more than £50 million.

Your profile

• Degree level education
• 5 years of experience in Category Management and/or Merchandising or supplier management in the Retail industry
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with expertise in data extractions and interpretation
• Proficient knowledge in MS Office programs, in particular in Excel with knowledge of SAP a distinctive advantage
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, pay attention to detail and deliver accurate results
• Flexible personality, reliable and self-driven with can-do attitude

The Role
• Support the Head of Beauty for the preparation of the commercial plan for the UK
• Manage the implementation of these commercial plans monitoring performances of the actions for the brands in your portofolio.
• Introduce, roll out and review new brands introduction from its cluster of brands in line with global innovation strategy.
• Analyse performances of its brands’ portfolio (novelties, best sellers, promotions or any changes) and reports to the Head of Beauty.
• Ensure implementation of the promotions program (suppliers submission of sku’s and fixtures, validations of concepts, monitoring of stock with supply chain and monitoring of performances)
• Manages to relationship with its vendor for the UK, supporting upon request the global Brand Manager of its cluster of brands and involving the Head of Beauty when required.
• Collaborate with the Global Promotion manager to deliver the right Value offer campaigns, summer campaigns and Global campaign.

• Resolve day-to-day issues in a timely manner.
• Visit local market and stores regularly.


This is an exciting and challenging role with excellent career prospects and a very good £package.
If you think it is right for you, then please submit your CV asap,via the link below, or call Ian Gerstein on 01628 600 781 for more information.
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