Head of Sales & Export

Kinetica UK Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative luxury skincare brand is seeking a dynamic sales professional to drive growth and enhance customer experiences. This role offers a unique blend of commercial and strategic responsibilities, allowing you to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with key retailers and partners, set ambitious sales targets, and contribute to brand expansion while nurturing essential customer relationships. If you're passionate about beauty and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and make a difference in a pioneering company.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sales, preferably in luxury beauty.
• Strong analytical skills to maximize sales and profit opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across assigned countries and channels.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Analyze market trends and report on performance.

Skills

Sales Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Job description

Veblen International is exclusively partnering with a pioneering luxury skincare brand renowned for its global presence and inspiring legacy.

Their products are available internationally at top retailers such as Liberty London, Harrods, SpaceNK, Sephora, and Nordstrom.

They are a customer-obsessed team that takes ownership, embraces curiosity and learning, values attention to detail, and thrives together with a bold, open-minded, and adventurous spirit.

The role offers a dynamic mix of commercial and strategic responsibilities, allowing you to make a meaningful impact.

You will be responsible for working collaboratively to drive sales growth across assigned countries and channels, with a strong focus on sell-out. Reporting to the GM.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across assigned countries and channels, with a strong focus on sell-out.
• Set & achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure consistent brand messaging and provide key partners with relevant collateral.
• Develop & execute partnerships with key retailers to fuel brand expansion.
• Nurture & manage key customer relationships while addressing underperforming accounts.
• Analyse & report on market trends and performance, identifying new opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to weekly trade meetings, sharing insights and strategies.
• Support Sales Operations by providing data for reports, analysing trends, and managing customer requests.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive experience in a sales environment, preferably within the luxury beauty industry and someone who will deliver the best experience for our customers.
• Experience of working with distributors and retailers.
• Feels a sense of ownership with their numbers; addressing any issues or thinking of new ways to solve problems.
• Commercially aware with strong analytical skills to maximise sales and profit opportunities.
• Excellent industry knowledge together with a strong awareness of market trends and our global competitor set.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude.

Location: London
Country: United Kingdom
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: £Competitive

Job Reference: GMHoSE25
Sector: Beauty & Wellness
Role: Sales
Market: Skincare