Category Marketing Manager - EU

b Overview /b p As Category Manager for Skincare Fragrance in Europe, you will shape the category strategy and portfolio to meet retail, sales and market-share goals. You will translate global brand plans into regional initiatives, focusing on hero products, new launches, and promotional opportunities. You will collaborate with analytics and cross-functional teams to optimise the portfolio, forecast for NPD, and drive performance across markets. This role offers the chance to influence product development and GTM readiness within a fast-paced, innovation-driven beauty environment. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li hybrid work model /li li 25 days holiday + birthday off /li li pension and life assurance /li li wellness programs /li li dog-friendly days /li li product discounts and gifting /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Develop and deliver Skincare Fragrance category strategy aligned with Retail and Gross sales targets /li li Build category visions, growth plans and portfolio architecture /li li Review sales, market share and portfolio productivity with Category Analyst; recommend actions /li li Monitor competitors and market needs; build business cases for new products and sets /li li Manage category NPD and promotional product plans, aligning launch priorities /li li Own category forecasting inputs and coordinate with Supply Chain on availability and stock risks /li li Optimise portfolio for differentiated channel strategies (Specialty, Department Stores, Online) /li li Develop pricing, positioning and lifecycle strategies; assess pricing competitiveness /li li Lead category launch planning with Go-To-Market, VM, Sales, REOPS and Communications /li li Oversee sampling, PPUs, TOAs and AOV drivers with Analyst support for coordination /li li Evaluate launch attainment; translate learnings into improvements for future plans /li li Brief and review Analyst work; coach and escalate priorities to Senior Category Manager /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Demonstrable marketing experience in beauty, skincare or fragrance /li li Category or portfolio ownership experience /li li Strong strategic and commercial capability; ability to turn analysis into decisions /li li Experience coordinating launches across markets and functions /li li Good commercial acumen with analytical capability and portfolio management /li li Experience managing multiple stakeholders and influencing senior stakeholders /li li Strong collaboration, adaptability, and results orientation /li li Ability to work under pressure and prioritise /li li Strong communication and coaching skills /li li Agility, proactive problem-solving, and attention to detail /li li Knowledge of European markets advantageous /li /ul ul li collaborative /li li agile thinker /li li results-driven /li li category strategy /li li portfolio management /li li forecasting /li /ul