Job Description

Salary: £60,000 + discretionary bonus

Hybrid Working: Flexible/Hybrid (Minimum 2 days mandatory per week in our office)

Location: Current Location, Elstree - Moving to London Bridge from 4th January 2027

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

At Medik8, we are transforming the beauty industry with science-backed technology and high-performance clinical skincare. As our global footprint expands, we are seeking a commercially sharp and strategic Retail Marketing Manager to lead and execute our trade marketing strategy across prestige retail partners in the UK.

This pivotal role bridges internal brand strategy and external commercial execution. You will own the end-to-end retail marketing ecosystem, translating core brand strategies into high-impact trade calendars, managing digital shelf optimisation across e-retailers, directing in-store visual merchandising, and managing trade budgets to maximise ROI and sell-out performance.

In more detail, your role will include:

• Senior Relationship Management & Trade Strategy: Serve as the strategic marketing partner for key retail accounts, leading joint trade marketing discussions and aligning trade calendars with key retailer priority windows and Joint Business Plans.
• Retailer.com & Digital Activation Strategy: Own and execute the Retailer.com strategy, optimising digital shelf visibility, PDP setups, search performance, and digital co-op placement on retailer apps, newsletters, and homepages.
• Visual Merchandising (VM) & In-Store Execution: Oversee physical store activations, including seasonal gondola refreshes, planogram updates, windows, pop-ups, and tester units, coordinating closely with external VM vendors and installers.
• Sampling, GWP & Loyalty Marketing: Develop retailer-specific sampling programs, Gift With Purchase (GWP) strategies, and deluxe trial kits to drive client acquisition, basket size, and integration into retailer loyalty networks.
• Campaign Execution & NPD Launches: Translate channel-specific brand activation briefs into tailored commercial marketing toolkits, partnering with Creative and Content teams to deliver localised assets across online and offline touchpoints.
• Trade Investment & Supply Alignment: Lead trade budget planning per retailer, allocating co-op spending, calculating ROI targets, and collaborating with Demand Planning to ensure accurate promotional stock forecasting.
• Field Team & BA Synergy: Partner with internal Education teams to align Beauty Advisor (BA) training programs, product toolkits, and store incentives with key launch moments.
• Sell-Out Analytics & Business Reviews: Track, analyse, and report on weekly sell-out data to monitor campaign velocity, leading Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with internal leadership and external retail partners.

Requirements

Our Commitment to Inclusion (The 60% Rule):

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often only apply if they meet 100% of the criteria. At Medik8, we care about potential, passion, and transferable talent. If you meet at least 60% of the essential criteria below and feel excited about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Essential Criteria (Core Skills)

• Prestige Beauty Trade Marketing Experience: Demonstrable experience leading trade, retail, or commercial marketing activations within the prestige beauty industry (Skincare, Cosmetics, Fragrance, or Haircare).
• Retailer Account Leadership: A proven track record of managing marketing relationships and joint promotional calendars directly with major UK prestige beauty retailers.
• Omnichannel Execution: Strong background in end-to-end campaign execution across both e-retailer digital shelf management and brick-and-mortar visual merchandising.
• Financial & Commercial Acumen: Hands-on experience managing trade co-op budgets, conducting sell-out ROI analysis, and contributing to commercial strategy.
• Stakeholder Influence & Communication: High-level communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior external retail buyers and internal cross-functional teams.
• Data-Driven Approach: Ability to analyse sell-out data and market metrics to inform future trade strategies and campaign optimisations.

Desirable Criteria (Nice to Haves)

• Multilingual skills, particularly business fluency in French or German.
• Prior experience managing field activation or beauty advisor training toolkits.
• Experience navigating fast-growth or rapidly transforming business environments.

About Us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy®: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.

Culture & Benefits

We are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.
• Rewards: 75% Discount, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.
• Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.
• Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.

Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)

At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our products.

Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the "60% Rule": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear from you.

Our Inclusive Hiring Standards:

• Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for the role).
• Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and reduce bias.
• Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.
• Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and Right to Work. We never artificially manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet requirements.

Be your authentic self. Apply today.