Assistant Category Manager

Come and join a Winning Team

Be remarkable. Be yourself.

Why should you join us?

At Watsons Hong Kong, we believe in our people, teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are seeking for an opportunity to join the leading O+O health and beauty retailer in Asia with around 180 retail stores in Hong Kong and Macau, the Watsons Hong Kong family welcomes you!

You can enjoy:

• Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage, including your spouse and children
• Exclusive staff discounts for you and your spouse
• Convenient office location with less than 5-minute walk from the MTR station
• Access to a well-equipped gym room located in your workplace
• Contemporary workplace with Onsite Clinic, Lactation Rooms, free snacks & drinks and chill out areas

Why This Role Matters:

At Watsons, we are passionate about putting a smile on customers’ faces by offering the right products at the right value across both our stores and digital channels. As part of the Commercial team, you will help shape category strategies, identify exciting product opportunities, and deliver an exceptional O+O (Offline + Online) shopping experience that drives business growth and meets evolving customer needs.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support category strategy execution to drive sales, profitability, and market share
• Conduct market and consumer analysis using a scientific and data-driven approach
• Identify product opportunities, trends, and innovations to strengthen category performance
• Assist in supplier sourcing, negotiation, and vendor relationship management
• Manage product assortment to meet customer needs and business objectives
• Monitor category KPIs and recommend actions for continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and eCommerce teams to deliver a seamless O+O customer experience
• Support promotional and campaign planning to accelerate category growth
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure effective execution of category initiatives

What You'll Bring:

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for understanding consumer needs and market trends
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior
• Experience in supplier management and commercial negotiation
• Ability to leverage data and insights to support business decisions
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment
• Exposure to health & beauty products, FMCG, retail, or related industries is an advantage

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Contribute to category growth by combining customer insights, market intelligence, and data-driven decision-making to optimize product offerings and commercial performance.
• Through strong collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams, you will help deliver innovative products, enhance the O+O customer journey, and create meaningful value for both customers and the business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the AS Watson Group.

Applicants not hearing from us within 6 weeks from the date of advertisement may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months from the date of application.