Head of Trading — Beauty Retail Growth & Partnerships

Superdrug Stores plc; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer in Croydon is seeking an individual passionate about the industry to join their Head Office team. This role involves interacting with stakeholders, driving sales strategies, and optimizing performance. Ideal candidates should have a wealth of experience in retail buying, strong market knowledge, and the ability to motivate teams. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and a variety of employee benefits, including discounts and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

33 days holiday increasing to 38 with service

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products

Company pension matching and bonus

Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Qualifications

• Sound in-depth knowledge of market, brand positioning, and trends.
• Wealth of experience in a strong career in retail buying.
• Understanding of economic situations and their impacts.

Responsibilities

• Interact with various stakeholders to build strong strategic plans.
• Drive sales, total profitability, customer satisfaction, and market share.
• Work closely with the buying team to optimize sales performance.

Skills

Passion for Health & Beauty

Ability to build relationships

Experience in retail buying

Strong understanding of market trends

Motivational leadership

Curiosity about customer behavior

Job description

A leading health and beauty retailer in Croydon is seeking an individual passionate about the industry to join their Head Office team. This role involves interacting with stakeholders, driving sales strategies, and optimizing performance. Ideal candidates should have a wealth of experience in retail buying, strong market knowledge, and the ability to motivate teams. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and a variety of employee benefits, including discounts and a generous holiday allowance.