General Manager

Home Recruitment Ltd; Paris; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Recruitment Ltd partners with a fast-growing international cosmeceuticals company seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its French business and drive the next phase of commercial growth.

This high-profile leadership role gives you full ownership of the French market, accelerating revenue growth across aesthetic clinics, dermatology practices, medical spas and professional beauty salons, and expanding the brand's presence in France.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial Leadership experience in a GM or Country Manager role.
• Proven track record of growing revenue and market share.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial and operational responsibility for the French market.
• Develop and execute a growth strategy to meet revenue, profitability and market-share targets.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing commercial organisation.
• Drive new customer acquisition across clinics, dermatology practices, medical spas and beauty salons.
• Expand relationships with existing customers, key accounts and distribution partners.
• Identify new opportunities and accelerate market penetration in France.
• Collaborate with international leadership on strategy, product launches, marketing and education.
• Oversee sales forecasting, budgeting, planning and performance management.
• Recruit, develop and retain top talent as the business grows.
• Represent the company at major aesthetic and dermatology congresses.

Skills

Senior commercial leadership

Country Manager experience

General Manager experience

Job description

We are partnering with a fast-growing international cosmeceuticals company seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its French business and drive the next phase of commercial growth.

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity to take full ownership of the French market, accelerate revenue growth and expand the company's presence across aesthetic clinics, dermatology practices, medical spas and professional beauty salons.

The Opportunity

Reporting to senior international leadership, you will have responsibility for the commercial performance, strategic direction and continued development of the French business.

Combining strategic leadership with a hands‑on, entrepreneurial approach, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the company's position within the professional skincare market and unlocking new growth opportunities.

You will:

• Take full commercial and operational responsibility for the French market.
• Develop and execute an ambitious growth strategy, delivering revenue, profitability and market‑share objectives.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing commercial organisation.
• Drive new customer acquisition across aesthetic clinics, dermatology practices, medical spas and professional beauty salons.
• Expand relationships with existing customers, key accounts and strategic distribution partners.
• Identify new commercial opportunities and accelerate market penetration across France.
• Work closely with international leadership on commercial strategy, product launches, marketing and professional education.
• Oversee sales forecasting, budgeting, business planning and performance management.
• Recruit, develop and retain exceptional talent as the business continues to expand.
• Represent the company at major aesthetic medicine, dermatology and professional beauty congresses and industry events.

Your Background

• A proven track record in a senior commercial leadership, Country Manager or General Manager position.
• Demonstrable success accelerating revenue growth, developing markets and increasing market share.
• A proven ability to build, lead and develop successful commercial teams.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and profitability.An entrepreneurial mindset, combining strategic thinking with the ability to execute at pace.
• A visible, motivational and performance-focused leadership style.
• Fluent French and English.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, fast-growing international cosmeceuticals business at an exciting stage of its development.

You will have genuine autonomy to shape the French business, influence commercial strategy and accelerate growth across the professional skincare and medical aesthetics markets.

For a commercially driven leader who enjoys developing businesses, building teams and delivering results, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact.