EUROPEAN SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER (SKIN CARE)

House of Fashion Associates Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty/skin care business in Manchester is seeking a European Sales Account Manager. This remote position entails developing strategies for growth in high street retailers across Europe and requires proven sales experience in the beauty sector. The role offers up to £55K salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

One Friday off per month

28 days holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience in skincare, beauty, retail, or FMCG.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Resilient and challenge-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business in high street retailers across Europe.
• Manage P&L responsibility and profitability.
• Implement business plans for cosmetics and personal care.

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales management

Customer management

Job description

EUROPEAN SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER (SKIN CARE), Manchester

Client:

House of Fashion Associates Ltd

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

17461b0ed6c9

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

EUROPEAN SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER (BEAUTY/ SKIN CARE) B2B

REMOTE ROLE

UK BASED CANDIDATES

UP TO £55K

Our client is a successful and rapidly expanding beauty/skin care business based in Manchester, experiencing rapid growth. They are now looking to recruit an experienced B2B European Sales Manager with experience in SKIN CARE/BEAUTY PRODUCTS. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with many beauty brands and skin care brands.

You will have full accountability to set, develop, and lead the strategy for growing the business within multiple high street retailers across Europe (Cosmetics and Personal Care). You will work with the sales director and liaise with the Product and Marketing teams to develop and grow these key business areas in Europe. You will look for new ways of working to strengthen relationships and brand presence within these customers and develop multifaceted strategies to encompass in-store retail, working with sales agents and distributors across Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new business within high street retailers across Europe
• Work with sales agents and distributors
• Build meaningful business relationships to meet KPIs and customer needs
• Manage full P&L responsibility, including sales, investments, and profitability
• Create and implement business plans for cosmetics and personal care across in-store and online platforms
• Utilize data and analytics to identify growth opportunities
• Manage promotional platforms and review performance for ROI
• Provide accurate reporting and forecasting
• Develop strategies and processes to support business growth
• Regularly update on account performance, risks, and opportunities
• Identify gaps and propose solutions to improve and capitalize on opportunities

Candidate Profile:

• Proven sales experience as a B2B European Sales Manager in the skincare, beauty, retail, or FMCG industry
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Proficient in P&L and budget management
• Excellent customer management, communication, and presentation skills
• Passionate, driven, strategic, and commercially savvy
• Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and handle complex situations
• Organized, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Resilient and challenge-oriented
• Effective at stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration

Salary: up to £55k depending on experience. Fully remote role, UK-based. Benefits include one Friday off per month, 28 days holiday, and pension.