Job Details

Head of Marketing and Business Development

Location: Venice, California

Job Type: Permanent

Compensation Range: $225,000 - 250,000 per year

We are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to drive our brand's growth and expansion in the U.S. market. The ideal candidate will be a brand champion with a strong background in beauty and wellness, possessing a unique blend of marketing and business development expertise. This role is a pivotal position with significant potential for growth, including potential advancement to a General Manager position for our U.S. operations.

We are seeking a product educator with a strong background in brand and retail marketing. Candidates with a track record of developing and executing go-to-market strategies will stand out.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. Market Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy for the U.S. market, focusing on new customer acquisition and strategic retail partnerships.
• Manage Key Retailer Relationships: Own and nurture the relationship with a major anchor retail partner, driving growth through door expansion, promotional events, and enhanced e-commerce exposure.
• Oversee Retail Operations: Manage and lead the U.S. retail fleet, including store performance, local event planning, and budget oversight to drive brand visibility and customer engagement.
• Pioneer Growth Opportunities: Identify and pursue new business opportunities beyond the primary retail partner, including conversations with other major retailers, e-commerce platforms, and vertically integrated channels.
• Brand & Growth Marketing: Collaborate with the global marketing team to maintain brand integrity while developing and implementing growth marketing strategies to achieve new customer acquisition targets.

Qualifications

• Industry Expertise: 8-10 years in beauty or wellness, with strong experience in brand marketing and commercial functions. Product Educator experience is highly preferred.
• Retail Partner Experience: Experience with a major retail partner (Ulta) and a proven track record of growing a brand within their ecosystem.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit, focused on proactive business development.
• Commercial Acumen: Experience in business development, account management, and evaluating new market opportunities and partnerships.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and storytelling skills with accountability and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. We welcome applicants of all abilities and encourage accommodations if needed.

Pay and benefits: Compensation based on education, work experience, location, duties, and certifications. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (eligibility may apply).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.