Overview
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.
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.
* 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.
* 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
Whats 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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