Category Merchandising Manager – Beauty

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in beauty or personal care retail and a deep understanding of consumer trends within the category.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive sales, margin, and market share across fragrance, skincare, and hair color
• Manage end-to-end merchandising activities including assortment planning, product selection, pricing, and promotions
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer insights to optimize product mix and inventory levels
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and brand partners; lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and promotions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and supply chain to ensure effective product launches and in-store execution
• Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities for differentiation and growth
• Drive innovation by introducing new brands, products, and concepts aligned with market demand
• Ensure optimal stock levels and minimize aging inventory through effective planning and forecasting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Proven experience in merchandising, category management, or buying—preferably within beauty, personal care, or FMCG retail
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving category growth
• Experience handling fragrance, skincare, hair color, or adjacent beauty categories is highly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Agile, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment