Managing Director- UK

The Body Shop International Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand is seeking a Managing Director UK to drive market growth and oversee P&L responsibilities. The role involves elevating brand equity through exceptional retail and digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail and consumer brands, demonstrating strategic thinking and team leadership. Join this iconic British brand to shape its future as it approaches its 50th anniversary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail, beauty, consumer goods, or lifestyle brands.
• Success in leading large, multi-channel organizations with P&L responsibility.
• Ability to balance immediate commercial delivery and long-term brand building.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK market with full P&L accountability.
• Elevate brand equity through exceptional retail execution.
• Define a clear customer roadmap to recruit and convert new clients.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Retail experience

Strategic thinking

Team building

Job description

Your role in a nutshell

The Body Shop is seeking an inspiring Managing Director UK to lead our largest market into its next chapter of growth and reinvention. Reporting to the Chief Commercial & Brand Officer, the MD will be responsible for driving the UK business with full accountability across retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and brand experience.

This is a pivotal role at an iconic British brand entering a new era - balancing respect for our unique legacy with bold reinvention to ensure relevance for today and tomorrow's consumers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the UK market with full P&L accountability, delivering sustainable growth and profitability.
• Elevate brand equity in the UK through exceptional retail execution, digital acceleration, and best-in-class customer experience.
• Partner cross-functionally to land the global brand rejuvenation and bring to life The Body Shop's new identity and purpose in the UK.
• Inspire and empower a team of passionate professionals, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture.
• Map current distribution and design the UK 3-year channel growth plan, including retail opportunities, wholesale doors, e-tailers, and outlets.
• Engage and grow our UK loyal customer base, while defining a clear customer roadmap to recruit and convert new clients.
• Strengthen our omnichannel presence, from flagship stores to digital platforms, ensuring consistency across all customer touchpoints.
• Build strong external partnerships to amplify brand relevance and market impact.

The Ideal Candidate

• A seasoned commercial leader with proven experience in retail, beauty, consumer goods, or lifestyle brands.
• Demonstrated success in leading large, multi-channel organisations with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to balance immediate commercial delivery and long-term brand building.
• A people-centric leader with a track record of building and motivating teams.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, agility, and passion for purpose-driven brands.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the world's most iconic British brands.

As The Body Shop approaches its 50th anniversary, you will play a defining role in driving growth, energising teams, and ensuring our pioneering values of sustainability, activism, and inclusivity remain at the heart of our success.