Beauty & Cosmetics Category Manager - KSA

Trendyol
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing beauty brands in Saudi Arabia and a track record in commercial negotiations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience managing beauty brands and distributors in the Saudi market
    — “Manage and scale strategic Beauty and Cosmetics brand partners and distributors in Saudi Arabia.”
  • Professionals with a background in key account management and brand partnerships
    — “Proven track record in key account management, brand partnerships, or commercial category management.”
  • Individuals who can navigate complex commercial terms and negotiate at a high level
    — “Experience managing top-tier beauty brands, regional distributors, and handling complex commercial terms.”

Things to consider

  • Fluency in Arabic is required, which may be a barrier for some candidates.
    — “Fluency in Arabic and English.”
  • The role involves cross-functional collaboration, requiring comfort with internal team coordination.
    — “Collaborate closely with Category, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other internal teams.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Saudi beauty market trends and product gaps in your resume and interviews.
    — “Identify assortment and trending product gaps using beauty market trends and competitor insights.”
  • Emphasize your ability to build long-term relationships with brand principals.
    — “Build strong, long-term relationships with key beauty brand principals and lead high-level commercial negotiations.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to create and execute joint business plans with partners.
    — “Develop and execute joint business plans (JBPs) and co-marketing campaigns with key beauty partners.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • onboarded high-potential beauty brands
  • executed joint business plans
  • resolved operational bottlenecks
  • supported sustainable partner growth
Typical background
commercial category managementkey account managementbrand partnerships

Skills & requirements

Required

Category ManagementBrand PartnershipsCommercial NegotiationsAccount Performance ManagementAssortment ExpansionMarket Trend AnalysisCo-marketing Campaign ExecutionMulti-stakeholder ManagementCross-functional CollaborationData-driven Decision-makingProject Management

Preferred

E-commerce ExperienceSaudi Market Knowledge

Stack & domain

Commercial ExperienceBeautyCosmeticsFragranceE-commerceSaudi MarketKey Account ManagementBrand PartnershipsCommercial Category ManagementTop-tier Beauty BrandsRegional DistributorsComplex Commercial TermsData-driven Decision-makingProject ManagementMultitaskingSaudi Beauty Retail EcosystemLocal Consumer Buying HabitsArabicEnglishLeadershipCommunicationNegotiationRelationship-buildingMulti-stakeholder ManagementCommercial Mindset

About the role

Original posting from Trendyol via Lever

About the Team

At Trendyol Core Commerce, we build innovative, data-driven strategies that power sustainable growth and global expansion.

From seller experience to new market launches, we turn insights into action—fast. Our cross-functional teams shape the future of commerce with bold ideas, real-time impact, and a deep sense of ownership. In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we grow together — as individuals and as a team.

Your Main Responsibilities

Manage and scale strategic Beauty and Cosmetics brand partners and distributors in Saudi Arabia.

Identify, engage, and onboard high-potential beauty brands and sellers aligned with marketplace priorities.

Own account performance and identify key levers to drive GMV growth, assortment expansion, and overall commercial results.

Build strong, long-term relationships with key beauty brand principals and lead high-level commercial negotiations.

Identify assortment and trending product gaps using beauty market trends and competitor insights.

Develop and execute joint business plans (JBPs) and co-marketing campaigns with key beauty partners.

Collaborate closely with Category, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other internal teams to resolve operational bottlenecks and support sustainable partner growth.

What We’re Looking For

Strong commercial experience in Beauty, Cosmetics, Fragrance, and/or E-Commerce, ideally within the Saudi market.

Proven track record in key account management, brand partnerships, or commercial category management.

Experience managing top-tier beauty brands, regional distributors, and handling complex commercial terms.

Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and multi-stakeholder management skills.

Commercial mindset with strong data-driven decision-making, project management, and multitasking capabilities.

In-depth understanding of the Saudi beauty retail ecosystem and local consumer buying habits.

Fluency in Arabic and English.

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
  • Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
  • Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
  • A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
  • Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
  • Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.

Take the Next Step

If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.

Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.

Source: Trendyol careers (Lever)

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