An exciting opportunity for an experienced Category Manager to lead the launch and commercialisation of innovative beauty and wellness products across the UK and European markets. Working cross-functionally with global and regional teams, you'll drive category growth, deliver successful product launches, and ensure commercial and retailer readiness.
Description
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of new product launches across the UK and Europe
* Full Category Management ownership across UK and Europe
* Manage launch timelines, priorities, and cross-functional project delivery
* Partner with global innovation teams to adapt products for regional markets and customer needs
* Develop commercially sound go-to-market plans, ensuring retailer and operational readiness
* Analyse category trends, consumer insights, and competitive activity to support innovation decisions
* Drive continuous improvement through post-launch reviews and process optimisation
Profile
* Must have extensive experience in Category Management in beauty
* Previous innovation, Product Marketing, or Product Launch experience within beauty
* Full category ownership and experience leading on strategic direction and growth
* Strong understanding of category trends, retailer dynamics, and consumer behaviour
* Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Commercially focused with the ability to balance innovation and operational execution.
* Comfortable working across international teams and managing multiple priorities
Job Offer
£70k - c£75k
Bonus and Bens
Hybrid working - 3.5 days in the office
Desired Skills and Experience
* Category
* Category Management
* Beauty
* Strategy
* Product
* Growth
* Beauty
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