Head of Sales Marketing

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving beauty and cosmetics manufacturer is looking for a Head of Sales & Marketing to lead their commercial team. In this pivotal role, you will drive sales and marketing strategies aimed at brand growth and market expansion, primarily in the UK and Europe. You will be part of a supportive team culture while offering competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for international growth.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Senior National Account Manager or Head of Sales in beauty and cosmetics.
• At least 4 years’ overall industry experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Sales and Marketing team.
• Manage and grow retail and e-tail partnerships.
• Support international expansion plans into Europe.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Commercial Mindset

Relationship Building

Creative Brand Approach

Job description

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Head of Sales & Marketing | £75,000 - £80,000 DOE | Beauty & Cosmetics | Hybrid (Home-Based + South East England HQ)

+ Car Allowance | Private Healthcare | 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Pension | Rapidly Growing Brand

We are delighted to be working with our fantastic client – a thriving and innovative beauty and cosmetics manufacturer with their own high-performing brand stocked in numerous major retailers and e-tailers across the UK. This is a newly created, strategic leadership role reporting directly into the Company Director, designed to support the next phase of exciting growth — both in the UK and internationally.

The Role:

As Head of Sales & Marketing, you’ll lead a small but passionate and high-performing commercial team including Account Managers, a Marketing Executive, and a Social Media Manager. You’ll be responsible for shaping and driving both sales and marketing strategies across B2B and consumer-facing channels, with a strong focus on brand growth, customer relationships, and expansion into new markets (including Europe).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Sales and Marketing team, inspiring performance and developing clear commercial strategies.
• Manage and grow key retail and e-tail partnerships, ensuring revenue targets are met and exceeded.
• Work closely with the Director and cross-functional teams to align sales and marketing plans with company goals.
• Oversee the planning and execution of digital, brand, and trade marketing activities.
• Support international expansion plans, including entry into European markets.
• Monitor and report on sales performance, competitor activity, and market trends.
• Manage budgets across sales and marketing functions.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture.

About You:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Senior National Account Manager or Head of Sales within the beauty and cosmetics sector.
• At least 4 years’ experience in the industry – either from a brand or manufacturing background.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with UK retailers and/or e-tailers essential.
• A commercially driven mindset with a creative approach to brand building.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing SME environment.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary of £75,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Primarily home-based with occasional travel to HQ (just outside of London)
• A genuinely lovely, supportive team culture
• The chance to shape a growing, international beauty brand

Pease apply with your CV here and I will be in touch very soon if you are suitable for tis fantastic opportunity.