JOB DETAILS

JOB DETAILJob Details

The Senior Merchandising Manager/ Merchandising Manager is responsible for driving the commercial success and growth of the Beauty & Cosmetics portfolio. This role leads assortment planning, brand management, sales performance, and supplier relationships to ensure a compelling product offering that meets customer needs and maximizes profitability.

Key Responsibilities
1. Category & Assortment Strategy
ï‚· Develop and execute category strategies for Beauty & Cosmetics across multiple brands
ï‚· Plan seasonal assortment, product mix, and launch calendar to drive sales and customer engagement
ï‚· Identify market trends, emerging brands, and innovation opportunities to strengthen category competitiveness

2. Brand & Supplier Management
ï‚· Manage relationships with international and regional beauty brands and distributors
ï‚· Negotiate trading terms, margins, promotions, and exclusivity opportunities
ï‚· Collaborate with brand partners on marketing plans, product launches, and sell-out strategies

3. Sales & Commercial Performance
ï‚· Drive sales, profitability, and stock efficiency across assigned categories
ï‚· Monitor KPI performance and implement actions to improve sell-through and reduce slow-moving stock
ï‚· Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports for management review

4. Merchandising Execution
ï‚· Ensure optimal product display, visual merchandising alignment, and in-store execution standards
ï‚· Work closely with retail operations and marketing teams to enhance customer experience

5. Market & Competitive Intelligence
ï‚· Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer behaviour
ï‚· Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
ï‚· Continuously identify growth opportunities within the beauty category

6. Leadership & Team Management
ï‚· Lead, mentor, and develop merchandising team members
ï‚· Drive high performance culture and cross-functional collaboration
ï‚· Support succession planning and talent development within the team

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCERequired

 Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

ï‚· Minimum 15 years of merchandising / buying experience in beauty and cosmetics

ï‚· Strong exposure in managing multiple brands and vendor portfolios

ï‚· Proven track record in driving sales growth and category profitability

ï‚· Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial acumen

ï‚· Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

ï‚· Passion for beauty, skincare, and trend-driven consumer products