Senior Category Manager - Global Beauty Brand

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead the launch and commercialisation of innovative beauty and wellness products across the UK and Europe. In this highly collaborative position you will work with global product development, marketing, sales, supply‑chain and finance teams to drive category growth and ensure market readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of new product launches across the UK and European markets.
• 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 and ensure retailer and operational readiness.
• Analyse category trends, consumer insights and competitive activity to support innovation decisions.
• Conduct post‑launch reviews and drive continuous improvement of processes.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in Category Management within the beauty sector.
• Proven track record of product innovation, marketing or launch experience.
• Full category ownership with strategic direction and growth responsibility.
• Strong understanding of category trends, retailer dynamics and consumer behaviour.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across international teams and manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £75,000‑£90,000 per year.
• Performance‑based bonus and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model – 3.5 days per week in the office.