At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth and build partnerships for a luxury beauty brand in Central London.
- Company: Join a prestigious global luxury beauty brand with a rich heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the luxury beauty sector while working with top retailers.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial roles, especially with Boots UK, and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Our client is an internationally renowned luxury beauty brand, celebrated for its heritage, innovation and commitment to excellence. With an exceptional portfolio of products and a strong presence across premium retail channels, they are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Commercial Manager to join their UK team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to drive strategic growth, strengthen key partnerships and play a pivotal role in the continued success of a market-leading luxury brand.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering commercial strategies that drive revenue growth, maximise retail performance and strengthen relationships with key business partners. Working collaboratively across multiple functions, you will identify opportunities for growth, analyse market performance and ensure the successful execution of commercial initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement commercial strategies to achieve ambitious sales and profitability targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail and distribution partners, with a particular focus on Boots UK.
- Lead annual joint business planning, forecasting and performance review processes.
- Identify opportunities to drive growth through market insights, commercial analysis and strategic planning.
- Manage commercial negotiations and support the delivery of mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and consumer behaviour to inform business decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Retail Operations.
- Analyse sales performance and provide recommendations to optimise commercial results.
- Ensure the highest standards of execution and brand representation across all channels.
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded individual with a proven track record of delivering growth within a premium, luxury, beauty or FMCG environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Commercial Manager, National Account Manager or similar commercial leadership role.
- Demonstrable experience managing and developing the Boots UK account is essential.
- Strong understanding of Boots' commercial structure, promotional cycles and joint business planning processes.
- Proven success in driving sales growth and building strategic partnerships within a major UK retailer.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Outstanding negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- A proactive, results-oriented approach and a passion for delivering excellence.
Desirable:
- Experience within luxury beauty, prestige cosmetics, fragrance or premium consumer goods sectors.
- Existing relationships within Boots and the wider UK beauty retail landscape.
What's on Offer
- The opportunity to join a prestigious and highly respected global brand.
- A collaborative, high-performing and people-focused culture.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic business initiatives.
- Excellent career development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you have a strong track record of managing the Boots account and are looking to take the next step in your career with a leading luxury beauty business, we would love to hear from you.
Commercial Manager employer: KJ Talent & Partners
Join a prestigious luxury beauty brand in Central London, where you will thrive in a collaborative and high-performing culture that prioritises people and excellence. With excellent career development opportunities and exposure to senior stakeholders, this role as Commercial Manager offers a unique chance to drive strategic growth while building strong partnerships within the premium retail landscape. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package as you contribute to the success of a market-leading brand.
