Category Manager - Beauty

Job PurposeThe Beauty Category Specialist is responsible for growing and managing assigned beauty categories across luxury skincare, fragrance, makeup, haircare, and beauty tools. The role focuses on driving commercial performance, building strong brand partnerships, and developing the right assortment for GCC customers. This position owns key category levers such as budget, margins, availability, and growth, while working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver long‑term category success.Functional ResponsibilitiesOwn the category budget, OTB, forecasts, margins, and YoY growth targetsTrack category performance and availability by region, product mix, and assortment depthBuild and execute long‑term category strategies based on data, trends, and competitionSource, onboard, and develop the right brands and products for the categoryDefine assortment strategy, pricing architecture, and purchasing modelsManage a portfolio of T1–T3 brands, including negotiations, KPIs, and marketing investmentsDrive brand performance and progression while ensuring retention of key partnersAnalyze weekly and monthly performance including sales, NPS, missed sales, stock efficiency, and marketing ROIUse data and insights to adjust strategy across pricing, promotions, markdowns, depth, and exitsPartner with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Digital Trading, Product, and BD teams to align on visibility, campaigns, seasonal plans, and stock actionsWhat We OfferDynamic and collaborative workplace culture.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.Employee discounts and access to exclusive product promotions.Ready to make an impact in our Buying Team? Apply now!#J-18808-Ljbffr