Commercial Manager - Sleek And Botanics

BOOTS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer in Greater London is seeking an experienced commercial manager to develop and execute joint business plans. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in account or commercial management and must have excellent leadership and customer relationship skills. This role includes managing key relationships with category managers to drive growth across multiple categories. The company values inclusivity and offers a range of employee benefits, including a retirement savings plan and flexible working options.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in account management or commercial management.
• Ability to work at pace and spot opportunities.
• Excellent commercial acumen with actionable performance data review.
• Strong leadership skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver the joint business plan.
• Manage retailer relationships and drive category growth.
• Ensure excellence in execution and ongoing analysis.
• Deliver new products to market with 360 execution.

Skills

Account management

Commercial management

Leadership skills

Customer relationship management

Strong commercial acumen

Job description

Contract

Fixed Term/Secondment – 12 months

Closing date

23rd December 2025

Recruitment Partner

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About the role

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will create and lead the in‑year joint business plan and supporting activity plan with Boots UK. You will develop strong local commercial plans, identify all opportunities and drive growth for our brands and the retailer across five categories – Skincare, Cosmetics, Aromatherapy, Bath & Body & Accessories. Your team will execute every aspect of the plan and manage relationships with Category Managers across Boots UK. The ideal candidate has experience in commercial or account management roles and a track record of creating and executing commercial plans for both bricks‑and‑mortar and digital retailers.

About the brands

Powered by Plants, Botanics delivers plant‑powered products that are good for skin, wellbeing and the planet. Sleek MakeUP was created to represent deeper skin tones and is loved by women of all skin tones. Both brands embody passion, ambition and a commitment to inclusivity.

Key responsibilities

You will galvanise the local team to deliver our plans and respond to challenges as they arise.

• Creation and delivery of the joint business plan
• Excellent retailer relationships and delivery of category growth for the retailer
• Excellent cross‑functional working – utilising all teams to help create and deliver the plan for the brand and retailer
• Demonstrating excellence in execution and ongoing analysis of the plan to improve commercial return
• Delivering the plan flawlessly with a strong focus on operational excellence across all KPIs whilst adapting where needed
• Delivery of new products to market with best‑in‑class 360 execution

What you'll need to have

• Proven track record in account management or commercial management of retailer plans
• Ability to work at pace, spot opportunities and quickly commercialise them delivering in‑year return
• Excellent commercial acumen with an ability to review performance data and turn it into a clear action plan
• Strong leadership skills, able to work cross‑functionally and lead virtual teams
• Great customer relationship and stakeholder management
• Proactive and independent, ideally with a passion for beauty

Our benefits

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

Why Boots

Boots fosters a working environment where inclusivity and consideration help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and a positive, inclusive workplace for all.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job‑share options. We provide reasonable adjustments to support applicants and interviewees in the application process.

Additional information

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