Category Strategy & Budgeting:· Execution of the category strategy and plans within nominated stores and region.· Implements and monitors category strategy, new vendor agreements and JBPs within nominated stores and region.· Provides commentary/insight on category performance, identifies specific action plans, opportunities and weaknesses· Completes daily and weekly adhoc category analysis, ensures optimum stock forecasting and on shelf availability.· Responsible for the management of brand at item level· Completes new line templates· Manages the ranging and deranging of SKUs and coordinates RTVs with commercial finance and merchandising· Tracks and reports on Store level & Category performance versus budget and sell through.· Actively drives action plans locally to deliver on targets & budgets.· Builds and implements promotional plans for sign off by GBM· Responsibility for local product assortment selection and attends buys where necessary for Stores and region.· Acts as a brand expert for the store and region.· Regular RSP checks with local marketCommunication & Relationship Management:· Maintains positive local vendor relationships.· Signs off space plans· Delivers new vendor openings and changes in store locations.· Manages and oversees furniture refits.· Briefs store teams for all changes and promotional activities.· Audits the execution of buying store briefs and agreed promotional/price activity with store management teams and proposes solutions.· Liaises with local marketing teams on POS via completion of GLAMS templates· Negotiates commercial agreements with local suppliers (within agreed parameters) and raises corresponding rebates.· Resolves pricing issues on blocked invoices.· Arranges product training to ensure awareness on newness/new brands introduced into the business.· Identifies opportunities for local products and nominates to Global Buying Manager to ensure sense of place.· Has an excellent collaborative working relationship with all functions to ensure budget delivery of sales, profit, optimum sell-thru and customer experience, whilst being the immediate point of contact for local operations teams.· Ensures sign off of any margin diluting activity.Ensures local & regional compliance to SLAs and all agreed negotiations.

• Record and review daily accounting entries of all transactions, including revenue recognition, expenses and accruals.• Implement and uphold strong accounting controls to mitigate financial risk and support internal and external audits. • Manage credit control and monitor outstanding balances, with timely follow-up on overdue accounts. • Investigate revenue discrepancies and suggest corrective actions to enhance financial accuracy. • Oversee the daily closing process to ensure all transactions are recorded and reconciled. • Review accounts receivable aging reports, investigate discrepancies, and recommend actions to improve collection efficiency and maintain a healthy cash flow.

•Be responsible for effectively managing and supporting the operations across their department on a shift basis, ensuring all activity is aligned towards achieving sales and operational activities.•Be fully accountable for performance on a shift basis.•Be a motivating presence on the floor, driving engagement of all employees via structured initiatives.•Ensure highest shop floor standards are maintained at all timeswithin department.•Work closely with the Retail Managerial team to ensure high performance across the entire operation.•Beauty retail managerial experience is required.•Experience managing large teams.•Strong analytical skills and proven track record in delivering results.•Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.