Beauty Category Manager — 12-Month Maternity Cover

HOLLAND AND BARRETT; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellness retail chain is seeking a Category Management Assistant for Beauty to support product launches and promotions. The role involves managing supplier relationships, tracking sales, and ensuring stock availability. Ideal candidates will have experience in buying or category management within FMCG, be skilled in P&L discussions, and have excellent communication abilities. The position offers extensive wellbeing benefits, including a Health Cash Plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Private Virtual GP

FREE at-home blood test kit

Holiday Purchase option

Pension Contribution

Access to ‘Wellhub’ with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps

25% Colleague Discount with FREE Standard Delivery

Exclusive Discounts from partners

£/€ 50 Annual Product Allowance

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in FMCG or retail is ideal.
• Ability to discuss numbers confidently.
• Organised to manage moving parts and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Category Manager for Beauty.
• Manage promotions and campaigns effectively.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and track product flow.
• Monitor sales, margin, and stock levels.
• Identify and fix problems proactively.

Skills

Experience in buying or category management

Comfortable working with P&L

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication with suppliers and internal teams

Data-driven decision making

Job description

A health and wellness retail chain is seeking a Category Management Assistant for Beauty to support product launches and promotions. The role involves managing supplier relationships, tracking sales, and ensuring stock availability. Ideal candidates will have experience in buying or category management within FMCG, be skilled in P&L discussions, and have excellent communication abilities. The position offers extensive wellbeing benefits, including a Health Cash Plan and professional development opportunities.