Senior Category Manager – Global Luxury Hair & Beauty Business – Ascot (Flexible Working)We are currently recruiting for a global leading luxury hair and beauty business, who supply some of the most well-known brands who you would recognise through TV, Radio and advertising. As a company they have over 100 stores across the UK and have been established for over 60 years. This is working within a fast paced, glamourous retail industry where they are looking for Buyers or Category Managers looking to take that next step up.Role:This role is responsible for the categories activity and routes to market - sales reporting, range reviews, range assortment (routes to market), promotional plans, own brand development plans, pricing and product file maintenance.Responsibilities:Represent the department in projects involving cross functional teamsBuild accountability measures to ensure the merchandising team delivers on its commitmentsManage assortment and range selection for all channels and all countriesUndertaking regular review of given categories to optimise ranges in order to grow sales and marginDelivery of new ranges and assortment reviewsAnalyse competitor and market activity in relation to product ranges, brand development, and pricing structuresDevelopment and delivery of promotional plans for all channels and all countries for the full FYWork with the Data management team on forecasting for promotional activity on a monthly basisUse customer insight (internal and external sources) and analysis to improve promotional effectivenessManagement and development of 1 direct reportCandidate:Strong Commercial Retail Buying/Category management experience – developing short and long term plansEvidence of building or inputting into business wide strategiesProven knowledge of product development and space planning optimsationProven track record of delivering results, continuously focusing on improvementsAble to build effective relationships across all levels within an organisation, communicating with clarity and credibilityEvidence of working with suppliers, developing metrics, managing performanceExcellent verbal and written communication skills including IT proficiencyPackage:Basic Salary up to £63,000Hybrid working23 days annual leave + bank holidaysGreat training programmeHalf a day off on your birthdayLong Service Awards20% staff discountRetail Trust Well-being supportPensionCompany sick payCycle to work schemeGreen Incentive SchemeLife AssuranceThis is a great chance to join a market leading business who can offer huge career potential in a vibrant industry. My client is looking to interview ASAP