Global Commercial Manager

The Body Shop International Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ethical beauty brand in the United Kingdom is seeking a Global Commercial Manager to join their London Hub Office. In this role, you will deliver data-led analytics to inform commercial decision-making and maximize business profitability. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a Commercial environment, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position comes with competitive benefits including a pension plan and staff discount.

Benefits

6% non-contributory pension plan

23 days holiday

50% staff discount

Access to product sample sales

Exclusive deals & discounts

LOVE money for wellbeing and personal development

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Commercial or Merchandising environment.
• Experience in an omni-Channel, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data-led analytics and insights for decision-making.
• Own global product and category analysis.
• Play a key role in the company Pricing Strategy.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly product analysis packs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Forecasting and Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Body Shop

The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we're not going anywhere. There's never been a more exciting time to join us, with a range of fantastic opportunities now available.

We're looking for fellow pioneers of ethical beauty who are keen to drive our business in the UK and around the world. If that sounds like you, we'd love you to join us as we embark on our next chapter.

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up.

Your role in a nutshell

We are recruiting for an experienced Global Commercial Manager, based out of our brand new London Hub Office. This is an unique opportunity to join The Body Shop Team.

Your role will be to deliver data‑led analytics & insight that inform commercial decision‑making, with the ultimate goal of maximising business profitability & growth.

More about the role

• Work closely with both Heads of Commercial to produce robust Business Cases for New Product Development
• Own global product & category analysis, working alongside UK and HF Commercial teams, to provide opportunity on things such as: Product Misses
• Products coming to the end of their lifecycle
• Price Changes
• Selling Prices
• Historical Sell‑in and Sell‑out analysis
• Tracking and Updating Performance of NPD against original business cases
• Own and Maintain the Global assortment plan
• Play a key role in the company Pricing Strategy
• Work Closely with Supply Chain on discontinuation and excess stock lists, producing strategies with UK and HF markets to liquidate stock
• Prepare and deliver quarterly product analysis packs to communicate latest insights to key stakeholders

What we look for

• Highly Analytical, being used to working with large amounts of data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, obsessing on presenting plans & messages
• Confident leader who can adapt style to different people and situations
• Confident in representing department in a wider business environment
• Forecasting and Planning
• 5+ years in Commercial or Merchandising environment
• Working in an omni‑Channel, fast paced environment
• Microsoft Office, Excel in particular
• Power BI an advantage

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non‑contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.