Commercial Manager - Sleek and Botanics

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Fixed Term/Secondment - 12 months

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will be responsible for creating and leading the in year joint business plan and supporting activity plan with Boots UK. As part of a strong cross‑functional team, your role will be to ensure that you create strong local commercial plans, spotting all opportunities and driving growth for both our brands and the retailer. With a presence in five categories (Skincare, Cosmetics, Aromatherapy, Bath & Body & Accessories), you will lead your team to deliver excellence in the execution of every aspect of the plan as well as manage the relationship with the Category Managers across Boots UK.

The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial or account management roles, with a strong track record of creating and executing commercial plans both through bricks and mortar and digital retailers.

Powered by Plants, Botanics has been a brand with purpose for 26 years, using the power of plants to deliver benefits beyond beauty. We create accessibly‑priced, plant‑powered products that are good for your skin, yourแมนwellbeing & the planet.

Founded in 1985, in the heart of East London, Sleek MakeUP was created in response to deeper skin tones being underrepresented in the market. Loved by women of all skin tones, we became an instant hit with the locals. After years of success, we quickly became a brand known for providing on‑trend, high quality products, which weren't typically available at our price point, as well as being accessible across all skin tones.

We still embody the passion and the ambition of those who created the brand nearly 35 хүм years ago and we are not afraid to do it our way.

You will be responsible for galvanising the local team to deliver our plans as well as responding to challenges as they arise.

• Creation and delivery of the joint business plan
• Excellent retailer relationships and delivery of category growth for the retailer
• Excellent cross‑functional working – utilising all teams to help create and deliver the plan for the brand and retailer
• Demonstrating excellence in execution and ongoing analysis of the plan to improve commercial return
• Delivering the plan flawlessly and with a strong focus on operational excellence across all KPIs whilst adapting where needed as things change
• Delivery of New Products to Market with best in class 360 execution

• Proven track record in account management or commercial management of retailer plans
• Ability to work at pace, to spot opportunities and quickly commercialise them delivering in‑year return
• Excellent commercial acumen is essential with an ability to review performance data and turn it into a clear action plan
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and lead virtual teams
• Great customer relationship and stakeholder management
• Proactive and independent, ideally with a passion for beauty

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
uestionry more generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or Ono adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more s/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job‑share options during the application process. If you require additionalambana support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. vacant.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.