Category Manager - Cosmetics

CV Screen; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail business in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Category Manager to join their cosmetics team. This full-time, office-based role offers a salary of £35,000 plus excellent benefits, including staff discounts on luxury products. The chosen candidate will manage supplier relationships and develop strategies for market visibility. Applicants should have proven experience in brand management within the retail sector and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Generous staff discounts on luxury products

On-site parking

Regular staff incentives

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing supplier or brand relationships within the retail sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, ideally within cosmetics or beauty.
• Ability to analyse data and develop strategic growth plans for product categories.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing beauty and skincare brands.
• Develop and implement brand-specific plans to drive growth and market visibility.
• Analyse brand performance data and recommend strategies for improvement or removal.
• Collaborate with marketing, stock, and e-commerce teams to support launches and promotions.
• Identify and negotiate with potential new brand partners.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Job description

Category Manager - Cosmetics (58946)

Overview

Reference: 58946

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum + Benefits

Job Location

• United Kingdom England Yorkshire and the Humber West Yorkshire Wakefield

Job Type

Permanent

Posted

21 July 2025

Job Title

Category Manager Cosmetics

Job Summary

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Category Manager to join a growing retail business in the cosmetics sector. Based in Wakefield, this is a full‑time office‑based role offering a salary of £35,000 plus excellent benefits.

Our client, a well‑established and reputable business with over 15 years in the industry, has a strong e‑commerce presence and a reputation for partnering with premium skincare and beauty brands. This is a key role where you’ll be responsible for growing and managing supplier relationships and identifying new brand opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing beauty and skincare brands.
• Develop and implement brand‑specific plans to drive growth and market visibility.
• Analyse brand performance data and recommend strategies for improvement or removal.
• Collaborate with marketing, stock, and e‑commerce teams to support launches and promotions.
• Identify and negotiate with potential new brand partners, ensuring a successful onboarding process.

What Experience is Required

• Proven experience managing supplier or brand relationships within the retail sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, ideally within cosmetics or beauty.
• Ability to analyse data and develop strategic growth plans for product categories.

Salary & Benefits

Salary of £35,000 per annum.

• Generous staff discounts on luxury products.
• On‑site parking.
• Regular staff incentives and development opportunities.

Location

This role is based in Wakefield and is easily commutable from Leeds, Barnsley, Huddersfield, Bradford, Castleford, Pontefract, and Halifax.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen in strict confidence. Interviews are being arranged swiftly, so early applications are encouraged.

Alternate Job Titles

• Brand Manager Cosmetics
• Category Executive Beauty
• Product Manager Skincare
• Buyer Health & Beauty

Contact

Kate Morgan

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