Job Description

267285BR

Commercial Manager - Sleek and Botanics

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Nottingham, Nottingham Support Office
Secondment
Full-time

Contract

: Fixed Term/Secondment - 12 months

Closing date

: 23rd December 2025

Recruitment Partner:

anastasia.walkermcgrath@boots.co.uk

About the role

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 create strong local commercial plans, sweating 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.

About the brands

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, your wellbeing & 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 years ago and we are not afraid to do it our way.

Key responsibilities

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



Key areas of skill include: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.

What you'll need to have

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

Our benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or 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 at boots.jobs/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.

Why Boots

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.

What's next

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 additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.



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

Business Area

Support Office

Function

Buying & Merchandising, Marketing & Communications

Keywords

commercial, manager

Hours per week

37.5

Latitude,longitude 1

52.927182,-1.183948

Is this a Global Brands req?

No

Airport

No

Company

Non Stores

Division

Non Stores

Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

No

Region

East Midlands

Area

East Midlands (non stores)

Store

Nottingham Support Office

Req Posted Date

09-Dec-2025

County

Nottinghamshire

Country

UK

Address 1

Recruitment Service Centre (D94)

Address 2

Thane Road

Address 3

Nottingham

Post Code

NG90 1BS

Source

Boots