Head of Sales Marketing

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

Job summary

A leading beauty and cosmetics manufacturer is seeking a Head of Sales & Marketing to lead their commercial team. This strategic leadership role focuses on driving sales and marketing strategies, managing partnerships, and supporting international growth. The position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £80,000, with a supportive team culture and hybrid work flexibility.

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.
• At least 4 years’ experience in the beauty and cosmetics industry.
• Experience with UK retailers and/or e-tailers essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Sales and Marketing team, inspiring performance.
• Manage and grow key retail and e-tail partnerships.
• Oversee the planning and execution of marketing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Relationship Building

Commercial Mindset

Creative 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

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