Company: 

A leading beauty retailer  

Position: 

Category Manager

Location: 

Shanghai

Company Scenario :

This company is the leading chain of perfume and cosmetics stores, founded in 1993 in France. They have a presence in 23 other countries with 1500 stores all over the world. It is owned by a leading luxury goods group, and is highly regarded as a beauty trailblazer, thanks to its unparalleled assortment of prestige products, unbiased service from experts, interactive shopping environment, and innovation. This company entered the China market in 2005 and now operates over 80 stores all over the country. Their China business is experiencing a booming growth phase now with plans to open 20 more stores by the end of 2010.

 Responsibilities: 

1. Conduct market research to identify new business developments and trends as well as competitor activity.
2. Identify new business opportunities for new products, re-launches, packaging changes, range extensions, and proposes initial plans to exploit these opportunities.
3. Outline all commercial terms with brands and execute according to plan.
4. Monitor performance of managed brands/products to ensure it meets company objectives.
5. Ensure effective administration of brands/products through marketing proposals, logistics monitoring, assortment management, coordination for training, advertising, PR, CRM, e-commerce, etc.

 Top 3 Requirements: 

1. At least above 5 years’ related experience in buying or merchandising function.
2. At least a Bachelor degree. MBA and overseas background is preferred.
3. Excellent negotiation/communication/Organization skill.

 Special Requirements: 

1. Experience in cosmetics or other FMCG related industries highly preferred.
2. Strong English and negotiation skills, with good team work ability.
3. Ability to handle high pressure situation.