General Manager (AE880454)

Arthur Edward; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing beauty business in London is seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee retail, e-commerce, and distribution operations. The successful candidate will define business strategies, drive revenue growth, and lead a high-performing team. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in leadership within the beauty industry and excel in e-commerce and operational management. This pivotal role offers a competitive salary and is fully office-based in central London.

Benefits

Generous bonus

Qualifications

• Proven success in a leadership role, ideally in the beauty industry.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and marketing.
• Exceptional communication and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement business strategy across multiple channels.
• Drive revenue growth and maintain budgetary compliance.
• Lead e-commerce performance through optimization.
• Manage supply chain for efficient distribution.
• Inspire a multi-disciplinary team to exceed goals.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

E-commerce expertise

Operational excellence

Decision-making skills

Job description

General Manager – London – £100,000 + generous bonus(AE880454)

Are you a dynamic leader who drives growth and inspires high‑performing teams?

Do you have a thorough understanding of Operations and E‑commerce processes?

Join a fast‑growing, high‑end beauty business as General Manager, where you’ll take the reins of retail, e‑commerce, and distribution operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role for a commercially astute professional who can turn strategy into success.

To promote collaboration and communication, the team is fully office‑based in central London.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver business strategy across retail, e‑commerce, and distribution channels
• Drive revenue growth and profitability through smart planning and cost control
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring compliance and exceptional client experience
• Lead e‑commerce performance, optimising UX, digital marketing, and online sales
• Manage supply chain and logistics for efficient B2B distribution
• Take full P&L responsibility, reporting on KPIs and financial performance
• Inspire and develop a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve ambitious goals
• Ensure consistent brand messaging and integrated marketing across all touchpoints

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable success in a Leadership or GM role, ideally within Beauty or a related industry
• Strong commercial acumen and operational excellence
• Digital fluency with e‑commerce platforms and marketing strategies
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills

If you’re a go‑getter who faces challenges with drive and determination, this is just the job for you! Visit www.arthuredward.com/vacancies and enter AE880454 in the search field.

Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care & FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.