Area Sales Manager EMEA

Morgan Philips Group SA; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Area Manager for the Beauty & Luxury Goods industry, based in London with international travel. The role involves driving regional sales, developing tactical action plans, and collaborating with local teams to enhance brand presence across Europe. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant sales experience and strong analytical skills to contribute to the company's growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of export sales experience in Beauty or Luxury Goods.
• Demonstrated track record of driving growth and managing large revenue streams in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Director in daily commercial tasks.
• Manage stock levels, forecasts, and pricing.
• Build relationships with local teams and Beauty Advisors.

Skills

Highly Organized

Analytical Mindset

Adaptability

Excellent Communicator

Technical Proficiency

Team Player

Willingness to Travel

Language Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morgan Philips isdelighted to be supporting a great client to hire a brand-new role as Area Manager – Beauty & Luxury Goods. Are you a passionate sales professional with a strong background in the Beauty or Luxury Goods industry? Do you have a proven track record of driving growth in European markets and managing significant revenue in a multi-brand environment? If so, we would love to hear from you and discuss how you could play a pivotal role in enhancing our clients brand presence across Europe!

This is a hybrid role with an office base in London and 30% international travel - mainly across Europe. Salary £65-85,000pa + 10% bonus depending on performance.

As an Area Manager, you will contribute significantly to our regional performance through the following:

Key Responsibilities:
Administrative and Reporting

• Support Sales Director in daily commercial tasks
• Purchase plan tracking, validation and orders monitoring
• Manage stock levels, forecasts, and pricing under supervision
• Forecasts computing and analysis: challenge clients, estimate budget
• Prepare internal reporting for launch plans, activations tracking and analysis, and sell-in/sell-out by brand/market.
• Collaborate with markets and marketing teams on launches, promotions, media and PR plans

Commercial & Business Development

• Visit key markets to assess brand positioning, execution of launches/promotions, stock levels, and competitive landscape, providing insights and recommendations
• Build strong relationships with local teams and Beauty Advisors through training and incentive programs
• Develop and implement local tactical action plans, including promotions and events
• Execute trade plans, follow POSM developments, visuals, and coordinate with marketing and retailers
• Identify new distribution and brand expansion opportunities

Required Qualifications / Experience:

A minimum of 4 years of export sales experience in the Beauty or Luxury Goods industry.
A demonstrated track record of driving growth and managing large revenue streams in European markets.

Key Skills:

Highly Organized & Proactive: Ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail and a business-oriented approach.
Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment.
Excellent Communicator: Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively while also working independently.
Willingness to Travel: Ability to travel internationally (up to 30%).
Language Skills: Fluent in English; proficiency in French or another language is a plus.

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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 20 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.