Senior Commercial/Propositions Manager - Beauty

ZipRecruiter; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beauty industry is seeking a Senior Commercial/Propositions Manager to shape the commercial strategy for their brands. This role involves driving sales performance, developing innovative propositions, and collaborating with various teams to enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate will combine a passion for beauty with proven commercial expertise.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relaxed working environment

Generous staff discount scheme

Regular team socials

Flexible work from home options

Qualifications

• Experience in the beauty or personal care industry.
• Experience in proposition development or product management.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow both brands and drive sales.
• Act as the commercial link between marketing and product development.
• Analyze performance and adjust marketing strategies as needed.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communications

Influencing skills

Project management

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the CEO, we are looking for an experienced Senior Commercial/Propositions Manager to join the Beauty Bay team. This is a high-impact, unique opportunity to shape the future success of our Beauty brands; By BEAUTY BAY and our new brand we are creating in house.

Responsibilities include short and long-term commercial strategy, driving daily trading performance and developing and delivering compelling new propositions so both brands remain current, appealing and competitive in the ever-changing Beauty retail world.

As Commercial Propositions Manager, as well as being responsible for the commercial performance of both brands you will be responsible for developing innovative and value-add propositions that meet the needs of our target customer and help BEAUTY BAY differentiate itself in the competitive beauty space. You will also work closely with cross-functional colleagues, including marketing, customer insight, merchandising & trade to ensure the strategies that get deployed enhance the Beauty Bay customer experience.

This role demands a confident, commercially driven decision-maker, who loves setting and achieving ambitious results in terms of revenue, customer experience and loyalty.

Responsibilities

• You will develop and execute short and long-term strategies to significantly grow both brands, driving sales and profitability with innovative go-to-market plans & ideas
• Act as the commercial link between the NPD and marketing
• Develop in depth customer knowledge so you understand market trends, customer preferences, and identify propositions which drive brand loyalty
• Develop clear, actionable launch plans and work with internal stakeholders to ensure their success in terms of customer experience and sales
• Analyse the performance of all propositions post-launch, adjusting as needed to drive KPIs such as customer acquisition, retention, and profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure campaign performance is maximized for promotions and new product launches
• Work closely with Merchandising to ensure stock is managed effectively, working to reduce overstocks and slow-moving inventory

About you

• A passion for Beauty and previous experience working in the beauty or personal care industry
• Previous experience in proposition development, product management, or a similar commercial/buying role within retail
• Excellent communication and influencing skills. Able to engage and build relationships across all levels of the business.
• Solid project management skills and track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Solid commercial acumen and analytical skills to research and uncover insights and turn these into innovative go-to-market ideas.
• Able to think strategically as well as execute tactically in a fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding business results
• Motivated, adaptable and resilient, someone who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment and love the cut and thrust of retail

What we offer

Alongside a competitive salary, we like a relaxed working environment and there’s always a buzz about our offices! We offer 4 days working in the office and one from home, free onsite parking plus much more!

Breakfast is on us and we have a casual dress code. We offer a generous staff discount scheme, regular team socials and more….

There’s nothing that excites us more than hiring great talent, fuelling it, then letting it fly. We’d love to hear from you today, so get in touch with our Talent team @ [e-mail]

Here at BEAUTY BAY we want all of our colleagues to be able to bring their true selves to work. As an employer we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we welcome everyone from all walks of life.

Please note we will not accept applications from recruitment agencies