259249BR
Category Development Lead – Self-Selection Cosmetics
Nottingham Support Office
Permanent
Full-time
Job Description
Contract: Permanent
Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker
About the role
Are you passionate about Beauty? Have you got a strong operational background and strive right first time for stores? Then this could be the role for you This is a dynamic and varied role that translates the cosmetics commercial plan into operational excellence and supports our cosmetic champions.
A fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to how our customers and stores feel about our makeup category by taking the lead on our in-store experience. As a crucial part of the Trading team, supporting stores to improve and helping to shape the category of the future.
* You'll be the champion for "what good looks like" on the makeup category – holding stores and the support office to account on making sure we always deliver our best
* Working with stores, suppliers and support office to resolve issues arising with speed. Stock problems, tester issues, broken kit, incorrect show material – you'll be the front line ensuring customers see the best Boots has to offer.
* You'll help with the design and delivery of new ideas, processes and concepts that can change the face of the category and excite customers to keep coming back
What you'll need to have
* You'll have outstanding stakeholder management. Many of the challenges you face will be complex and touch a variety of different functions as well as over 1500 stores, so you'll need to be confident engaging and influencing different groups
* You'll be organised, with an eye for detail. With over 7,000 products in the range from over 30 brands, you'll need to be practiced at staying on top of complex problems
* You'll be a self-starter, ready to drive your own success. As the champion of our makeup customer experience for stores but also the support office, you'll need to be passionate and ready to set the agenda for yourself and those around you
* You'll have experience working in, or with, our stores – allowing you to understand the challenges they face every day
It would be great if you also have
* Experience with data analysis
* Retail in store experience
* Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook programs
* Cosmetics category experience
Our benefits
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Business Area
Support Office
Function
Buying & Merchandising
Specialism
Buying
Keywords
Buyer, Marketing
Hours per week
37.5
Latitude,longitude 1
,
Is this a Global Brands req?
No
Airport
No
Company
Non Stores
Division
Non Stores
Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the career site?
No
Region
East Midlands
Area
East Midlands (non stores)
Store
Nottingham Support Office
Req Posted Date
22-Aug-2025
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
UK
Address 1
Recruitment Service Centre (D94)
Address 2
Thane Road
Address 3
Nottingham