Head of Category (Health)

The Role:Position overview:To lead the end-to-end commercial strategy for a major department (e.g. Cosmetic, Skincare, Health, Personal Care), driving sales, margin, and customer relevance through data-led decisions and supplier partnerships.Key accountabilities:Set and deliver P&L targets for the category including sales, gross margin, and total commercial income.Shape product, price, promotion, and placement strategies that meet customer needs.Build and lead a high-performing team across category roles.Negotiate strategic JBPs and deliver total income from suppliers.Lead category development including new product introductions and range reviews.Coordinate execution of promotional and in-store activity.Monitor market, customer, and competitor trends to stay ahead.Champion Guardian’s category strategy in internal cross-functional forums.KPI includes Sales, GP%, TCI%, Market Share, Stock Holding, Team PerformanceKey Competencies: Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, team leadership, data fluency, change management, supplier management.Parameters for success:Sales, GP%, TCI%, Market Share, Stock Holding, Team PerformanceRequirementsDiploma/Degree with 10-12 years of related working experience in similar retail industryProven P&L ad supplier negotiation experience.Strong leadership and coaching ability.