Are you a commercially driven category expert who thrives on turning data into growth? Do you know how to build winning assortments, optimise pricing and margin to unlock brand potential across multiple markets?

We’re looking for an Assortment Manager to take ownership of category performance —driving assortment strategy, pricing excellence, and brand growth in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

The Role

This is a high-impact position, shaping how our brands show up across retailers and digital platforms. You’ll drive data-led decisions across assortments and pricing, ensuring every action delivers measurable commercial return and supports long-term brand equity.

What You’ll Be Driving

Assortment & Category Leadership

• Own and evolve category assortments to drive performance across markets

• Lead range reviews, and updates, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and retailer strategy

Data-Driven Performance & Insights

• Leverage data, category, and retailer insights to build actionable growth plans

• Analyse and drive category sales performance, identifying risks and opportunities

• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform strategic direction

Pricing & Brand Income

• Set and own pricing strategy across online and in-store channels across Europe

• Manage and improve brand income, margin and profitability through smart trade investment

Brand Growth & Commercial Impact

• Drive brand growth through best-in-class assortment strategies

• Support new product launches with strong commercial and category plans

• Influence stakeholders to unlock incremental revenue opportunities

Retail & Digital Execution

• Ensure best-in-class execution across retailer platforms (content, visibility, pricing)

• Driving Brand Sales Performance by Door/Channel and NPD Sales Contribution to ensure Category Growth

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in Assortment Management, Buying, Trade or Commercial Marketing (FMCG / Beauty / Retail)

• Strong track record in pricing, and brand sales performance

• Highly data-driven, with the ability to translate insight into action

• Confident working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams

• Advanced analytical skills (Excel, dashboards, performance tracking)

• Fluent English (C2 bilingual/C1 Advanced or equivalent) with additional European languages advantageous

• Experience in Colour Cosmetics & European market exposure is highly desirable

Why This Role?

• True ownership of category strategy and performance

• Opportunity to shape assortments, pricing, and brand growth at scale

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Working with world class brands

• Modern office facilities with café, spacious breakout areas & free onsite gym, paddle tennis & parking

• Office based with flexible hours & Healthcare plan

If you’re passionate about category growth, commercial impact, and using insight to win in retail, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Bracknell, Berkshire (European remit)

Assortment Manager / Category Buyer / Trade Marketing