Associate Director - Category Management - Beauty

The Associate Director, Category - Beauty will act as the 'business owner' for assigned beauty categories, driving overall strategy, growth, and profitability. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, team leadership, and cross-functional execution. The ideal candidate will possess a complete understanding of the market, customer needs, and all internal / external variables impacting the business, with the ultimate goal of delivering an unparalleled customer experience and achieving ambitious revenue and profitability targets.

Experience - 9 to 13 Years

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Business Ownership

• Own the Business : Act as the ultimate business owner for assigned categories, possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of all internal and external variables that impact your business.
• Performance Management : Own forecasting, monitoring, understanding, and reporting on the business performance. Drive projects and promotions to achieve established business objectives.
• Growth Strategy : Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for the assigned category to drive growth, increase market share, and enhance the customer experience.
• New Opportunities : Create detailed business plans for new category opportunities and develop and execute project plans for the launch of new features, incorporating merchandising and pricing strategies.

Commercial & Vendor Management

Customer Experience & Cross-Functional Leadership

Team Leadership & Development