Head of Commercial

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This is not your typical retailer. They're a global force with a reputation for bold moves, disruptive thinking, and a relentless drive to reimagine the future of retail. From humble beginnings to a portfolio packed with some of the most iconic names in the game, they've built something powerful – and we’re not done yet.

Change is in their DNA. They challenge the rules, take risks, and do things differently. If you're ready to lead with ambition, this is your moment.

The Role

This is a career-defining opportunity for a commercially sharp, beauty-obsessed leader to take full ownership of our growing beauty division. You'll be the driving force behind our beauty strategy – from building standout brand partnerships to curating product ranges and creating customer-first experiences that cut through the noise.

We need someone who lives and breathes the beauty space – who knows the big players and the rising stars, gets the consumer inside-out, and can translate trends into bottom-line results.

What you'll be doing:

• Set the Strategy – Build and execute a bold commercial strategy across our entire beauty portfolio.
• Own the Category – Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, including sourcing, selection, merchandising, and pricing.
• Build the Brands – Cultivate and manage relationships with top-tier and up-and-coming beauty names to bring fresh, exclusive offerings to our customers.
• Drive Performance – Full P&L responsibility, forecasting, and commercial planning to maximise revenue and profitability.
• Lead the Team – Inspire and mentor a high-performing team across buying, planning, and marketing functions.
• Stay Ahead – Use trend insights, competitor analysis, and consumer behaviour to shape decisions and spot new opportunities.
• Elevate the Experience – Work closely with digital, marketing, and retail teams to deliver seamless and memorable multi-channel customer journeys.

The Person

You’ll need to be more than just good at what you do – we’re after someone fearless, fast-moving, and fiercely passionate about the beauty industry.

Must-haves:

• Experience in a commercial, buying or category leadership role within the beauty or luxury retail space – beauty experience is non-negotiable.
• A proven track record in driving growth, building high-impact partnerships and leading top-tier teams.
• Commercially sharp with excellent analytical, financial and negotiation skills.
• A deep understanding of beauty trends, brand positioning and consumer behaviour.
• Confident, collaborative, and comfortable working at pace with senior stakeholders.
• A customer-first mindset with the ability to balance creative thinking and commercial performance.
• A degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion or related field (MBA welcomed but not essential).