Business Development Executive

Decruz Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Decruz Search is seeking a Business Development Executive to identify new commercial opportunities and partnerships in the beauty, skincare, haircare and cosmetics sectors. You will work closely with the Business Development Director to expand the brand across the UK and wider markets.

The role offers hybrid working with one day in the London office and four days working from home, a salary of £36,000–£40,000, and opportunities to lead launches and strategic partnerships with major retailers and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in a similar business development, commercial, sales or partnerships role.
• Previous experience within the beauty, cosmetics or personal care sector is essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities with the BD Director.
• Support growth across the UK and wider markets.
• Identify partnerships with major retailers, online retailers and strategic partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with retail and commercial partners.
• Support negotiations to secure opportunities and growth.
• Research new business opportunities in beauty and personal care.
• Assist with business development strategies and cross-team collaboration.
• Support launch of new products and brand initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and competitors in beauty.
• Prepare presentations, proposals and commercial plans for partners.

Skills

1–3 years experience

Beauty industry

Commercial mindset

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Social media savvy

Presentations

Job description

Working Pattern: 1 day in the London office, 4 days working from home

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Executive to join one of the most exciting and fast-growing brands within the beauty and personal care industry.

Working closely with the Business Development Director, you will play an important role in supporting the continued growth and expansion of a highly recognised beauty brand with a strong presence across skincare, haircare and cosmetics.

The brand has been established for many years and has built a huge and highly engaged following, particularly across Instagram and TikTok, with a strong appeal to a young, digitally engaged consumer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious business development professional who wants to work with a truly exciting beauty brand and play a key role in identifying new commercial opportunities, developing partnerships and supporting the launch of new products and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Business Development Director to identify and develop new commercial opportunities.
• Support the continued growth and expansion of the brand across the UK and wider markets.
• Identify potential partnerships with major retailers, online retailers and other strategic partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail and commercial partners.
• Support negotiations with retailers and business partners to secure new opportunities and maximise commercial growth.
• Research and identify new business opportunities across the beauty and personal care market.
• Assist with the development and execution of business development strategies.
• Work closely with internal teams across marketing, sales, product and brand to support commercial initiatives.
• Support the launch of new products and brand initiatives throughout the year.
• Monitor market trends, competitors and emerging opportunities within the beauty industry.
• Help develop presentations, proposals and commercial plans for prospective partners.

About You

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years' experience in a similar business development, commercial, sales or partnerships role, ideally gained within the beauty, cosmetics or personal care industry.

You will be commercially minded, confident speaking with external partners and passionate about identifying opportunities that can help a brand grow.

You will have:

• 1–3 years' experience in a similar business development, commercial, sales or partnerships position.
• Previous experience within the beauty, cosmetics or personal care sector is essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• A commercially focused and entrepreneurial mindset.
• The ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Experience working with retailers and/or online retail partners.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A genuine passion for beauty, skincare, haircare and cosmetics.
• An understanding of social-first brands and the importance of platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
• Experience supporting or being involved in new brand, product or market launches would be highly advantageous.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, highly recognised and hugely exciting beauty brand at an important stage of its growth.

You will have the opportunity to work directly alongside the Business Development Director, develop relationships with major retail and online partners, and play a genuine role in helping to grow the business.

With new product launches planned this year and an already substantial social media presence, this is an opportunity to join a brand with huge consumer awareness, a loyal young audience and significant growth potential.

£36,000 - £40,000 salary + the opportunity to work with one of the most exciting brands in the beauty industry.

1 day per week in the London office | 4 days working from home!