Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.
We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.
Working on Cosmetics, you will seek to maximise sales and profit, working closely with our brands, managing sales and ranges through careful analysis and collaboration with the merchandising team.
This is a great opportunity to work with both key mass market brands and more niche new brands to drive sales and market share for Superdrug whilst providing a best in class customer experience both on and offline.
The role will support in product selection, analysing performance and providing weekly sell-through reports, as well preparing for trade meetings, and attending brand meetings.
Develop implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions pricing and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies that are relevant to category; adhere to legislation and brand guidelines’; Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders.
Work with Own Brand team to develop and deliver Own Brand products/ranges that deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans.
Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising strategy that drives and delivers right range in the right store; ensuring availability in store; Working in conjunction with Supply Chain team, ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability to meet the customer’s needs.
Develop effective internal working relationships with cross functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance.
Category expert – utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives
33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
~ We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK.
~ 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
~30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
~ Currently we are working from home in line with government guidelines When we are able you will be working in a stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
~ Company pension matching and bonus
~ Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
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