Senior Category Manager FTC

SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER - 12 MONTHS CONTRACT
Commercial Strategy & Insights
Wimbledon - 2 to 3 days per week in the office

Join Cotys newly formed Commercial Strategy & Insights function and play a pivotal role in shaping category growth across the UK market. This role combines data strategy and retailer engagement to unlock growth opportunities influence decision-making and strengthen Cotys position as an indispensable partner to retailers.

THE ROLE

OPTIMIZE ENABLE INNOVATE!

As our Senior Category Manager you play a critical role in translating shopper category and retailer data into actionable growth strategies that drive Cotys performance across key accounts influencing both internal stakeholders and major retail partners.

You will be reporting to Category Director and you will manage:

CATEGORY STRATEGY & INSIGHTS LEADERSHIP

• Own category opportunity identification across range assortment layout and shelf strategy
• Translate internal syndicated EPOS and retailer data into actionable insights
• Develop category strategies and growth levers aligned to Cotys commercial objectives
• Lead SKU productivity analysis and portfolio optimization recommendations
• Partner with CMI to convert insights into tangible commercial actions

RETAILER PARTNERSHIP & INFLUENCE

• Build strong relationships with retailer buyers category leads and senior stakeholders
• Lead category storytelling and sell-in for innovation range reviews and space resets
• Position Coty as a trusted and indispensable category partner
• Support commercial negotiations with robust insight-led category rationale
• Deliver impactful presentations to senior internal and external audiences

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL DELIVERY & EXECUTION

• Lead internal ranging processes and align stakeholders on key priorities
• Collaborate across Sales Commercial Excellence Brand Marketing and Category teams
• Drive implementation of category recommendations across retail partners
• Support innovation benchmarking and category performance tracking
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

As a data-driven category expert with strong commercial acumen you thrive in a fast-paced and diverse are collaborative influential and results-oriented with the confidence to challenge and inspire stakeholders at all levels.

• Proven experience in Category Management or Category Insights within FMCG (Beauty preferred)
• Strong ability to interpret and commercialize multiple data sources (EPOS syndicated retailer data)
• Advanced Excel skills and high level of numeracy and analytical thinking
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally
• Experience working with retailers (e.g. Boots Superdrug Grocery or similar)
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills with customer-facing exposure
• Ability to link insights to financial metrics P&L growth and category KPIs
• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment

If youre ready to support and shape the future of beauty we want you on our team!

WHAT WE OFFER

At Coty we believe in performance-driven growth - we have a strong track record of accelerating careers with individuals progressing from an entry level role in Senior Director in under 10 years and high performers achieving rapid progression through the organisation.

You will also have great benefits package including amongst others the following:

• A competitive benefits package to support your health wellbeing and financial security
  
  Private medical insurance with fast access to specialist and mental health support
• 8% pension fully contributed by Coty
• Life assurance and income protection for added peace of mind
• Flexible hybrid working with our Omni-Working model (up to 50% remote)
• Generous family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave birthday leave and volunteering days
• Everyday perks including employee discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
• Opportunities to get involved in DE&I sustainability and employee-led initiatives

ABOUT US

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If youre the kind of person who refuses to settle if you want to think bigger learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible wed love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity Equity & Inclusion to create a more open inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.

Required Experience:

Manager