REQ ID
98672
POSTED
Jul 2, 2026
FUNCTION
Digital
LOCATION
London, LND, GB, SW19 4DR
SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER - 12 MONTHS CONTRACT
Commercial Strategy & Insights
Wimbledon - 2 to 3 days per week in the office
Join Coty’s 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 Coty’s 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 Coty’s 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 Coty’s 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 environment. You 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 you're 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 securityPrivate 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 you're the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we'd 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.
