Beauty Category Manager – Skincare & Cosmetics Growth

DBG Health Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on health, wellness andbeaut

Parental leave scheme

Discounted private health insurance

Supportive team culture

Career growth across DBG Health

Job summary

DBG Health is seeking a Category Manager – Beauty (Skincare & Cosmetics) in Melbourne to shape a beauty portfolio for Independent Pharmacies Australia. You will turn customer insights into compelling ranges, pricing and campaigns with suppliers, improving margins and driving sales.

You’ll lead negotiations, plan inventories and mentor a Category Assistant while collaborating across Marketing, Finance and Operations to delivery strategic targets.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years' experience in category management, procurement, merchandising or a related commercial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Strong negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to build and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience analysing sales, pricing, margins and category performance.
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies that drive growth and profitability.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach to working across Marketing, Finance and Operations.
• Experience translating data and insights into strategic decisions and commercial opportunities.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience mentoring or managing team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category plans that grow beauty sales, improve profitability and deliver value for member pharmacies.
• Lead pricing, promotional and product assortment strategies that strengthen competitiveness across community pharmacies.
• Build strong supplier and wholesaler partnerships, leading commercial negotiations and contracts.
• Develop joint business plans with key suppliers and lead quarterly reviews, annual reviews and planning meetings.
• Analyse sales, margins and category performance, translating insights into actions that deliver financial and strategic targets.
• Drive supplier income through promotional initiatives and partner with Marketing to maximise campaign opportunities.
• Oversee competitive retail pricing, protect category margins and support new product development.
• Partner with the Demand Planner to manage inventory levels, discontinued lines and stock allocation.
• Lead and mentor the Category Assistant, supporting their development and fostering innovation and accountability.
• Uphold and promote health, safety, and wellbeing practices in line with IPA policies and organisational values.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Supply Chain

Job description

DBG Health is seeking a Category Manager – Beauty (Skincare & Cosmetics) in Melbourne to shape a beauty portfolio for Independent Pharmacies Australia. You will turn customer insights into compelling ranges, pricing and campaigns with suppliers, improving margins and driving sales.

You’ll lead negotiations, plan inventories and mentor a Category Assistant while collaborating across Marketing, Finance and Operations to delivery strategic targets.