Shiseido Company, Limited

Mission Combining Japanese technology and innovation with modern French elegance, Clé de Peau Beauté harnesses the power of radiance, bringing their intelligent, uncompromising, exquisite products to the UK market for the first time. This is the height of luxury for the refined consumer, exclusively available within the iconic Harrods store in Knightsbridge. About Shiseido Group Our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido Group is within the Top 5 leading cosmetics companies in the world and aims to inspire a life of beauty and culture. Operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a unique selection of Skincare, Makeup and Fragrance brands with a projected turnover over £7.0bn in 2022. Celebrating 150 years of heritage in 2022, Shiseido constantly creates high-quality, safe and innovative cosmetics and develops brands deeply loved by people from all over the world, in line with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World. Did you know that Shiseido is the most awarded company in terms of innovation with a record 26 FSCC Awards? Shiseido UK & Ireland plays a central role in the EMEA region, leading the Digital acceleration agenda thanks to a team of local experts, but is also constantly reinventing its Retail footprint in this buoyant market. To deliver our strong Growth & Profitability ambitions, we will follow 4 strategic streams 1. Leverage our unique portfolio of Beauty brands across all 3 categories 2. Stay agile and capture new retail opportunities 4. Create a great place to work in Beauty Our first strength is Make-up, led by NARS, the No 8 brand in the UK market with incredible success globally. Skincare is a key priority for expansion, with Shiseido having huge growth potential in UK&I, and also the spectacular launch of Clé de Peau Beauté in Harrods and H-Beauty. Drunk Elephant joined our portfolio at the beginning of 2021 bringing its unique tone of voice together with its amazing formulations. In 2023 we are planning to launch ULE a newly created Skincare brand with breakthrough credentials around Sustainability, as well as expanding Gallinée, our most recent acquisition from 2022 and specialized around skin microbiome. We are also growing fast in Fragrance with brands such as Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Tory Burch, Zadig&Voltaire and Serge Lutens. Our clients include high-street retailers such as department stores, drugstores & chains as well as online pure players and specialty stores. We also have 4 boutiques and 3 direct e-commerce websites. About Shiseido Brand Recently voted as No5 most trusted brand in Health & Beauty worldwide, Shiseido has defined the concept of beauty and spread its knowledge and power across the world. Heralding an army of devoted followers, we feel that by inspiring empathy, beauty can become a positive force in the world, and guide the next generation boldly into the future. About Cle De Peau Beauté Clé de Peau Beauté, the premier luxury skincare and makeup brand from Shiseido Cosmetics, was founded in 1982 as the ultimate expression of elegance and science. Forever guided by exquisite aesthetics and intelligence, Clé de Peau Beauté has instilled its products with modernity, enchantment, and dynamism to emerge as an industry leader in delivering radiance so remarkable, it emanates from within. Main Responsibilities You will be a commercial leader - consistently identifying opportunity for business growth and engaging the team at all times, individually and as a group. Always keeping the brand values in mind, you will lead the team in building a loyal customer base. You will have access to extensive and immersive training programmes, which will empower you to be industry leaders and deliver an elevated customer experience. On top of this, you join an incredible network of brands within the Shiseido Group, where developing our people is at the heart of our business. The first business in Western Europe, Harrods will be a worldwide Flagship, so you will be an integral part of both the Shiseido and Clé de Peau team. As a result, you will have access to extensive support and tools, and also have the fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the business. With Clé de Peau Beauté, we want to help you realise your full potential. We expect you to be experienced in skincare and beauty, to be proactive and target driven, with a true passion for the exceptional. Profile Business Management experience Strong experience in artistry, ideally with a qualification Ability to communicate effectively with Area Manager on business performance Ability to drive KPIs and sales targets within the team Experience in coaching and developing others Alignment with the group's "Trust8" working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success The benefits you'll love 30 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing with service Generous discretionary commission scheme Contributory pension scheme - 5% employer contribution Enhanced parental allowance Life Assurance up to x2 your salary Access to Retail Trust Annual performance and development reviews so you know your career is going in the right direction At Shiseido, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that our hiring practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Together, we can build a vibrant and dynamic team that reflects the diverse world we serve. If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to support you. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the position applied to. Position reference number: 15463 Job Segment Business Manager, Bank, Banking, Manager, Management, Finance, Retail