Senior Category Manager

Senior Category Manager

Ready to take your buying career to new heights?

Our client is a global leader in air services, and play a pivotal role in shaping the onboard retail experience for a leading international airline. This is your opportunity to own high-profile categories, influence strategy across multiple markets, and deliver a premium product range that reaches customers at 30,000 feet.

Why this role?

This isn't just another buying role. As a Senior Category Manager, you'll take full ownership of the fragrance, cosmetics, and tobacco categories across the UK, EU, and Switzerland-driving innovation, profitability, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, international environment.

From sourcing standout products to negotiating high-impact commercial deals, you'll be at the heart of a retail operation that blends data, creativity, and global reach.

What you'll be doing

· Own and deliver category strategies that maximise sales and profitability

· Curate compelling product ranges for onboard and pre-order retail

· Build and manage strong supplier partnerships across global markets

· Lead commercial negotiations to secure best-in-class pricing and terms

· Use data, trends, and insights to optimise performance and drive growth

· Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, merchandising, and operations

· Ensure seamless product launches and availability across all channels

What makes you a great fit

· 5+ years' buying experience in the beauty sector or similar

· A strong commercial mindset with a passion for product and performance

· Confident negotiator with a track record of delivering results

· Analytical thinker who thrives on data-driven decision making

· Skilled at managing multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment

· A natural collaborator who can influence and inspire

What you'll gain

· A hybrid working model with flexibility built in

· Exposure to international markets and global suppliers

· The chance to shape a high-visibility retail offering

· A fast-paced, innovative environment where your ideas matter

· Real ownership and impact from day one

Ready for take-off?

If you're commercially savvy, trend-driven, and ready to make your mark in travel retail, this is your moment.

Apply now and help redefine the inflight shopping experience.

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