Head of Premium Beauty

Contract: 6 Month Secondment
Location: Nottingham
Closing date: 12th May
Recruitment Partner:

As the Head of Premium Beauty you will spearhead the category strategy driving sales and profitability while managing supplier relationships and overseeing product direction and the NPD this full-time role you will collaborate cross-functionally leading your team to optimise range pricing and promotions to meet customer needs and market trends ensuring Boots remains a leader in the Premium Beauty sector.

What Youll Be Doing

In this Level 4 role you will oversee the commercial strategy from planning to execution focusing on brand building and sales planning. Your insight-led decision-making will respond to customer needs making this position ideal for a commercially minded leader ready to influence at scale and drive growth in a key category within Boots.

As you lead the Premium Beauty team you will play a pivotal role within the Beauty leadership team shaping strategic delivery and fostering a strong Business Unit culture. Your ability to collaborate and develop a robust network across the business will enable effective delivery. You will report directly to the Beauty Director Premium Beauty Cosmetics & Ignite.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial strategy from planning to execution ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
• Develop and execute category strategies that balance customer needs market trends and business priorities.
• Manage supplier relationships building strategic plans and overseeing key beauty Joint Business Plans (JBPs).
• Lead and develop high-performing commercial teams fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Utilise digital and omnichannel trading insights to drive category performance across all customer touchpoints
• Demonstrate resilience and agility in a fast-paced environment making confident decisions under pressure.

What Youll Need to Have (Our Must-Haves)

• Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of P&L pricing funding margin management and cost control to drive profitable growth.
• Proven experience in category management with the ability to develop and execute effective strategies.
• Expertise in supplier relationship management particularly in building strategic partnerships.
• Strategic thinking capabilities balancing long-term planning with responsiveness to short-term trading pressures.
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of digital and omnichannel dynamics to enhance category performance.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience operating at a Head of position.
• Background in working with premium suppliers.
• Knowledge of the Premium Beauty category.
• Proven track record in innovation and NPD with the ability to identify and bring new products to market.

Where Your Brilliance Can Take You
At Boots we are committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. As you develop your skills and expertise you could explore various career paths within our beauty division or beyond.

Rewards Designed for You

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits scheme including options for additional holiday discounted gym membership life assurance and much more.

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A Bit About Us

At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive. We are committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Whats Next

If you apply our team will be in touch to inform you of the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options for full-time roles. If you require additional support during the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.

We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.
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