Category Manager
Zachary Daniels is partnering with a fast-paced, international travel retailer to recruit a Category Manager to lead buying and category strategy across cosmetics, fragrance and travel essentials. This role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to operate in a dynamic, commercially driven travel retail environment. This is a hybrid role.
The Role
As Category Manager, you'll take full ownership of your categories, driving range strategy, supplier performance, and commercial results across a travel retail estate.
Key responsibilities include:
Owning end-to-end category strategy across cosmetics, fragrance and travel essentials
Building and managing compelling ranges tailored to the travel consumer
Leading supplier negotiations, joint business planning and trading terms
Driving sales, margin, and stock performance through data-led decisions
Working cross-functionally with merchandising, supply chain, marketing and operations
Identifying trends, gaps and new opportunities within the travel retail space
Managing promotional activity and new product launches
About You
We're looking for a commercially strong Category Manager or Buyer who thrives in a fast-moving retail environment.
You'll bring:
Proven experience as a Category Manager or Buyer within retail or FMCG
Strong commercial and negotiation skills
Experience managing branded categories, with beauty or FMCG experience highly desirable
A data-driven approach with strong analytical capability
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external suppliers
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
What's on Offer
Salary up to £50,000
Bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Exposure to a dynamic, international travel retail business
Real opportunity to shape and influence category performance
If you're a commercially minded Category Manager looking to step into a unique and exciting retail environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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