Job no: 944584
Work type: Permanent / Full time
Location: Support Office - Docklands
Myer is seeking an inspiring and commercially driven Head of Beauty to lead the end‑to‑end Beauty category strategy and elevate our position as Australia’s leading beauty destination. This pivotal role drives brand growth, customer relevance and commercial performance across stores and digital channels, while leading a high‑performing team and partnering with some of the world’s most influential beauty brands.
Reporting to the GMM – Beauty, you will define and execute the long‑term Beauty strategy, manage the brand portfolio, and deliver strong financial outcomes. You will shape the customer experience, drive innovation, and build deep strategic partnerships that strengthen Myer’s market leadership in Beauty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Beauty category strategy and brand portfolio, managing brand acquisitions, onboarding/exits, and building senior partnerships while identifying new growth opportunities
- Translate market insights into action and drive trading performance across sales, profit and stock
- Oversee product strategy, brand performance and end‑to‑end execution across stores and online, including marketing, VM and brand presence
- Partner across the business to elevate the Beauty customer experience and drive innovation in discovery, education and in‑store execution
- Own financial performance across sales, GP and stock, leading forecasting, trading cadence and commercial negotiations
- Build strong supplier relationships that drive innovation and exclusivity, ensuring alignment with marketing and communication strategies
- Lead and develop a high‑performing Beauty buying team, strengthening commercial capability, negotiation skill and cross‑functional influence
- Drive continuous improvement and process simplification while representing Myer with confidence and professionalism in all senior stakeholder and supplier negotiations
About You:
- Significant experience in senior merchandise leadership roles within a complex retail environment; Beauty experience strongly preferred.
- Proven success leading medium‑to‑large teams, including leaders.
- Strong commercial track record delivering sales, GP and category KPIs.
- Advanced supplier management and negotiation capability with branded partners.
- Strong financial and retail acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and trading leadership.
- Deep understanding of market trends, customer behaviour and the competitive landscape.
- Ability to influence at senior and executive levels.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Marketing, Retail or Business (preferred but not essential).
Benefits to you:
- Generous team member discounts on all Myer products
- Flexible work arrangements, with hybrid role between office and WFH
- Ongoing training and development for your career progression
- Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available
- The opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Myer growth strategy
From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide - Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work.
Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”.
Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.
Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.
Welcome home!
Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.
Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.
Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.
Applications close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
