Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an
innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East
Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant
personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the
heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible
health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice,
service and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the
difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to
deliver That Superdrug feeling.
Here's the exciting bit…a day includes
Working
on Cosmetics, you will seek to maximise sales and profit, working closely with
our brands, managing sales and ranges through careful analysis and
collaboration with the merchandising team.
This
is a great opportunity to work with both key mass market brands and more niche
new brands to drive sales and market share for Superdrug whilst providing a
best in class customer experience both on and offline.
The
role will support in product selection, analysing performance and providing
weekly sell-through reports, as well preparing for trade meetings, and
attending brand meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Develop
implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions
pricing and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and
financial objectives.
Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotion
plans and strategies that are relevant to category; adhere to legislation and
brand guidelines’; and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer,
driving footfall and profitable sales.
Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action
where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders.
Work with Own Brand team to develop and deliver Own Brand products/ranges that
deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans.
Working in partnership with the Merchandising team, agree merchandising
strategy that drives and delivers right range in the right store; ensuring
availability in store; and control of slow moving stock.
Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced,
commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability.
Manage and review pricing, ensuring pricing that is competitive and maximises
profitability. Operate within Company pricing strategy.
Working in conjunction with Supply Chain team, ensure base sales and
promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability
to meet the customer’s needs.
Develop effective internal working relationships with cross functional team
members to support and enhance category objectives and performance
Develop build and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the
Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs.
Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the
category and the business.
Category expert – utilise and continually develop knowledge in category
products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category
performance objectives.
Here's what's in it for you
33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service
(inclusive of bank holidays)
Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely
with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK.
We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest
international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or
friend
30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store
and online
Working in a stylish, modern and collaborative office close
to East Croydon Station
Company pension matching and bonus
Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm
Location: East Croydon


Apply now to become part of more
By joining us, you will be part of More than just a health and beauty retail group. You’ll become part of an organisation which is well-recognised all over the world.
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