Our client, a Polish leading manufacturer of high-quality natural cosmetics with over 30 years of experience and a presence in over 60 countries, known for its innovation and dynamic growth in the skincare sector, is looking for a National Sales Manager in Spain. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Business Development, the responsibilities will include:
- Developing sales of company brands in the Spain market across traditional (offline) and modern (retail and e-commerce) channels.
- Introducing new cosmetic brands to major drugstore, pharmacy, and supermarket chains.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key buyers and distribution partners.
- Creating and implementing market entry and sales strategies tailored to local specifics and consumer expectations.
- Negotiating commercial terms with networks and local partners.
- Collaborating with marketing and trade marketing teams to plan and execute sales support activities (e.g., promotions, displays, POS campaigns).
- Monitoring sales performance, analyzing market data, and reporting to headquarters.
- Working closely with distributors and/or developing a distribution model in the country.
- Building and managing a local sales team.
Requirements:
- Minimum of five years' experience in the cosmetics industry in the Spain market, including sales management roles.
- Proven success in introducing cosmetic brands (preferably foreign) to retail and parapharmacy chains in Spain.
- Excellent knowledge of the Spanish cosmetics market, including drugstore and dermocosmetic products.
- Extensive network of contacts among buyers and decision-makers at major retail chains.
- Understanding of local regulations related to cosmetics registration and sales.
- Ability to work strategically and operationally.
- High level of self-reliance, initiative, and goal-oriented mindset.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
- Experience working for international cosmetics or distribution companies.
- Knowledge of e-commerce and collaboration with local platforms.
- Ability to create local sales budgets and forecasts.
- Willingness to represent the brand at local industry events (trade shows and conferences).
This position is home-based in Spain.