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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