Category Manager

Industry: Retails

Job Summary

The Category Manager Perfume & Cosmetics drives the strategic and commercial development of the category, ensuring a curated assortment, strong supplier partnerships, and a premium customer experience.

Main Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Assortment

• Define and execute a category plan aligned with brand and traveler expectations.
• Build a balanced mix of international, luxury, and local brands.
• Select and optimize the product offer across subcategories and price points.

Supplier Relations & Purchasing

• Negotiate pricing, terms, exclusivity, and marketing support.

• Manage seasonal launches and new product planning.

• Oversee ordering, delivery tracking, and vendor coordination.

Performance Management

• Track sales, margins, inventory, and profitability KPIs.

• Analyze market trends and shopper behavior to guide decisions.

• Develop action plans for improving under performing segments.

Retail Activation & Merchandising

• Plan brand activations and support marketing campaigns.
• Ensure premium merchandising and compliance with airport retail standards.
• Contribute to visual merchandising guidelines and planograms.

Main Requirements

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or Cosmetics/Fashion Management.

• 3-5 years in buying or category management, ideally in beauty.

• Strong market and product insight, with excellent negotiation skills.

• Fluent in English; French or Chinese is a plus.