Commercial Manager – Beauty & Wellness | North West England

Location: North West of England
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 depending on experience
Interviews: Immediate

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an exciting Commercial Manager opportunity with a growing business within the beauty and wellness sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial professional who understands the beauty, wellness or personal care market and has a strong track record of managing major UK retail accounts.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial growth, developing strategic retailer relationships and maximising sales across some of the UK's leading retail channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key retail accounts and develop strong, long-term commercial relationships.

• Drive sales, revenue and profitability across major UK retailers.

• Manage and develop relationships with retailers such as Boots, Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Sephora and / or similar accounts.

• Develop and deliver commercial strategies to achieve growth targets.

• Lead account planning, forecasting, promotional planning and commercial negotiations.

• Identify new opportunities for growth across existing and potential retail partners.

• Analyse sales performance, market trends and retailer data to identify opportunities and risks.

• Work closely with Marketing, NPD, Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure commercial plans are delivered effectively.

• Prepare and present commercial reviews, forecasts and business plans to senior stakeholders.

• Negotiate pricing, promotions, ranging and commercial agreements.

• Monitor competitor activity and market developments within beauty, wellness and personal care.

• Build strong relationships internally and externally to ensure the business continues to grow within the UK retail market.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager, Account Manager or Senior National Account Manager with a strong background in beauty, wellness, cosmetics, personal care or a closely related sector.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing major UK retail accounts.

• Strong relationships or experience working with retailers such as Boots, Superdrug, Tesco, Asda, Sephora or similar.

• A strong understanding of the UK beauty, wellness or personal care retail landscape.

• Proven commercial and sales growth experience.

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

• Strong analytical and commercial awareness.

• Experience managing forecasts, budgets, promotions and account plans.

• The confidence to work autonomously while collaborating with wider teams.

• A commercially driven, entrepreneurial and proactive approach.

What’s on Offer

• £50,000–£55,000 salary depending on experience.

• Hybrid working in the North West of England.

• Opportunity to join an exciting and growing beauty and wellness business.

• Significant opportunity to influence commercial strategy and growth.

• The chance to work with some of the UK's leading retailers.

• Interviews taking place immediately.

If you have strong commercial experience within beauty or wellness and have managed major UK retailers, we would love to hear from you.