Overview
To lead the end-to-end commercial strategy for a major department (e.g. Cosmetic, Skincare, Health, Personal Care), driving sales, margin, and customer relevance through data-led decisions and supplier partnerships.
Key accountabilities :
- Set and deliver P&L targets for the category including sales, gross margin, and total commercial income.
- Shape product, price, promotion, and placement strategies that meet customer needs.
- Build and lead a high-performing team across category roles.
- Negotiate strategic JBPs and deliver total income from suppliers.
- Lead category development including new product introductions and range reviews.
- Coordinate execution of promotional and in-store activity.
- Monitor market, customer, and competitor trends to stay ahead.
- Champion Guardian’s category strategy in internal cross-functional forums.
- KPI includes Sales, GP%, TCI%, Market Share, Stock Holding, Team Performance
- Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, team leadership, data fluency, change management, supplier management.
Parameters for success :
Sales, GP%, TCI%, Market Share, Stock Holding, Team PerformanceRequirements
Diploma / Degree with 10-12 years of related working experience in similar retail industryStrong leadership and coaching ability.Unlock job insights
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What follows are the questions you may be asked during the application :
What's your expected monthly basic salary?Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Category?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?#J-18808-Ljbffr