At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the launch of innovative beauty products across UK and Europe.
- Company: Global beauty brand with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and great benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for international teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the beauty industry with exciting product launches.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in Category Management and product marketing in beauty.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Category Manager to lead the launch and commercialization of innovative beauty and wellness products across the UK and European markets. Working cross‑functionally with global and regional teams, you'll drive category growth, deliver successful product launches, and ensure commercial and retailer readiness.
Description
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of new product launches across the UK and Europe
- Full Category Management ownership across UK and Europe
- Manage launch timelines, priorities, and cross-functional project delivery
- Partner with global innovation teams to adapt products for regional markets and customer needs
- Develop commercially sound go-to-market plans, ensuring retailer and operational readiness
- Analyse category trends, consumer insights, and competitive activity to support innovation decisions
- Drive continuous improvement through post-launch reviews and process optimisation
Profile
- Must have extensive experience in Category Management in beauty
- Previous innovation, Product Marketing, or Product Launch experience within beauty
- Full category ownership and experience leading on strategic direction and growth
- Strong understanding of category trends, retailer dynamics, and consumer behaviour
- Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commercially focused with the ability to balance innovation and operational execution
- Comfortable working across international teams and managing multiple priorities
Job Offer
- £75k - £90k
- Bonus and Bens
- Hybrid working – 3.5 days in the office
Desired Skills and Experience
- Category
- Category Management
- Beauty
- Strategy
- Product
- Growth
- Beauty
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Category Manager - Global Beauty Brand in London
Category Management
Product Marketing
Product Launch
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Commercial Acumen
Consumer Insights Analysis
