APAC Beauty Category Lead | Strategy & Growth

Lagardere Travel Retail Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lagardere Travel Retail Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Regional Category Manager to lead Beauty across Asia Pacific travel retail. You will drive assortment, pricing, promotions, and partnerships to grow revenue and profitability while aligning cross-market strategies.

You will mentor category managers, negotiate with global suppliers, and collaborate with operations, finance, and marketing to ensure flawless execution and strong competitive positioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of category management experience.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams.
• Advanced negotiation skills to secure favorable commercial terms with global and regional suppliers.
• Deep understanding of Beauty retail trends, traveler behavior, and competitive dynamics.
• Ability to mentor Category Managers and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and team management.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced analytical and commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in retail systems (SAP, BI tools, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Execute the Beauty category vision across Asia Pacific.
• Lead annual business planning, sales targets, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to category managers and junior staff.
• Build senior-level relationships with global Beauty suppliers and distributors.
• Negotiate major contracts, joint business plans, and long-term promotional agreements.
• Represent the category in regional and global leadership meetings.
• Drive pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies to maximize profitability.
• Oversee forecasting, demand planning, and inventory optimization.
• Monitor KPIs (sales, margin, turnover) and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with operations, finance, logistics, and marketing to ensure seamless execution.

Job description

Lagardere Travel Retail Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Regional Category Manager to lead Beauty across Asia Pacific travel retail. You will drive assortment, pricing, promotions, and partnerships to grow revenue and profitability while aligning cross-market strategies.

You will mentor category managers, negotiate with global suppliers, and collaborate with operations, finance, and marketing to ensure flawless execution and strong competitive positioning.