ACM - GM

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption.

Flexible benefits including extra HOL,

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Counselling through TELUS Health

Job summary

Boots is seeking an Assistant Category Manager for Electrical Hair in Nottingham. You will drive category growth by partnering with premium brands like Dyson and GHD and heritage brands such as Babyliss and Remington, while coordinating cross-functional teams and supplier activity.

You’ll manage day-to-day processes, optimise listings, and help shape Boots' strategy to strengthen its Beauty footprint across brands, channels, and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to manage multiple supplier relationships.
• Comfort with complex day-to-day processes.
• Confidence handling premium and heritage brands.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day category processes for Electrical Hair products.
• Collaborate with supplier base to optimise product listings.
• Balance different ways of working across brands.
• Contribute to Boots' Beauty sector strategy.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Ensure workflow and adherence to processes.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Brand management

Supplier collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Category management experience

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

As an Assistant Category Manager for Electrical Hair, you will play a pivotal role in managing a dynamic and fast-paced category. This position involves collaborating with a diverse range of suppliers, including premium brands like Dyson and GHD, as well as heritage brands such as Babyliss and Remington. Your contributions will directly impact category growth and help drive Boots further into the Beauty space through strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day category processes for Electrical Hair products.
• Collaborate with a varied supplier base to optimise product listings.
• Balance different ways of working across multiple brands.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance Boots' presence in the Beauty sector.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform category strategy.
• Ensure efficient workflow and adherence to operational processes.

What You’ll Need To Have (our Must-haves)

• Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong comfort with complex day-to-day processes.
• Experience juggling multiple ways of working across different supplier types.
• Confidence in managing relationships with both premium and heritage brands.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in category management or a related field.
• Familiarity with the beauty and personal care sectors.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Where your brilliance can take you

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career within Boots. As you gain experience managing a high-profile category, you may explore pathways into broader category management positions or strategic roles within the General Merchandise Business Unit. Your contributions will be valued, and you'll be supported in your professional growth as you help shape the future of the Beauty category.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A Bit About Us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.