Area Manager, SWISSE Professional - Milano

H&H Group | B Corp; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading nutrition company is seeking an Area Manager for SWISSE Professional in Milan. This role involves managing the new beauty product line by building relationships with hairdressers and distributors. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in sales within the hairdressers channel and a strong track record in account management. This is a full-time short-term position with potential for long-term evaluation and starts in January 2026.

Competenze

• 3–5 years of experience in Account Management within hairdressers channel.
• Proven track record in growing revenue.
• Experience managing distributors in hairdressers channel.

Mansioni

• Drive sales and profit through sales, marketing, and training.
• Manage commercial negotiations and customer interface.
• Search for new potential distributors.

Conoscenze

Sales experience in hairdressers channel

Account management

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Analytical capabilities

Formazione

Scientific Degree

Economics Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

At H&H, our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness; to inspire and achieve this vision we bring together seven international brands as we strive to make people around the world healthier and happier. We have established market positions in more than 15 countries in AsiaPacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with more than 3,400 employees working across the globe. We are excited about our future as we expand these premium, proven and aspirational brands to new markets, greeting consumers in all life stages.

We have 3 business segments - Baby, Adult and Pet Nutrition and Care - , supporting whole‑family health and happiness.

We are passionate about our customers and community and are looking for similar‑minded talent to join us.

What this means for you

The variety of work creates unlimited opportunities to excel across a breadth of disciplines; you will be presented with a wealth of new pathways and opportunities to explore throughout your career. Working with us will be more than just a job; we guarantee a life‑changing experience as you step into an environment that moves quickly and presents new challenges daily.

Our success as an organization is directly attributed to the health and happiness of our team. As a new team member, you will be empowered to positively contribute to our high‑impact culture and be supported in bringing your whole self to work.

Your role within the team

Swisse Professional, launched in the Italian market in 2025, is a new line of products formulated exclusively for beauty professionals, providing them with the scientific tools to ensure the well‑being of their clients even outside the salon.

Reporting to the Commercial Director Italy, the Area Manager SWISSE Professional will be responsible for the start‑up of the new branded distribution line “SWISSE Professional” through the hairdresser channel and will be accountable to drive its development. He will be supported by 2 agents to cover the Milan area.

On top of this responsibility he will be asked to look for potential hairdresser distributors to cover other regions and / or the full territory (Italy) and manage the already existing distributor which is in charge of the Beauty Salon channel.

Key Responsibilities

• Work together with the sales, marketing and training functions to drive sales and profit through the accounts of the specific channel of hairdressers and the management of the Beauty Salon distributor.
• Manage all aspects of the commercial negotiations, sales development and customer interface regarding the SWISSE Professional Beauty portfolio.
• Know and manage the KOL customers: create and be in charge of the portfolio of customers, being their main point of contact and building successful relationships with the main contacts while expanding the networks across the customer organization.
• Search for new potential distributors in the channel on a regional and / or national level.

People Management

2–3 direct reports.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Mandatory: Experience in sales roles within national Key Account in the Hair dressers wholesalers channel.
• At least 3–5 years Account Management experience in the Hair dressers channel.
• A strong track record of growing revenue in the specific channel.
• Experience in dealing with Hair dressers entrepreneurs.
• Experience in managing distributors in the channel.
• Proven track record in sales and ability to both build upon existing relationships and develop new ones.
• Good knowledge of English language (optional but not mandatory).
• Scientific Degree OR Economics Degree.
• Start‑up and “Think Like An Owner” mindset.
• Ambition to develop and progress in a rapidly growing business.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask to effectively prioritize workflow.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
• Interpersonal skills, ability to manage complexity in a fast‑paced environment.
• Goal oriented and cost‑driven.
• People management skills.

Terms and Conditions

• Contract Type: Short‑term for the year (to be evaluated in long‑term).
• Working hours: Full‑time.
• “Quadro” level of contract.
• Headquarters: H&H Italy, Viale Sarca 235, Milano (Bicocca area).
• Initiation of contract: January 2026.

As an equal opportunity employer, H&H Group believes in the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace and aims to reflect the varied cultures within which we exist. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All applicants will be considered, and our hiring decisions will be based on business needs, position requirements, and the qualifications and experience of individuals. If you require support or assistance during the application process, please notify us at the time of application and we will be sure to enable reasonable adjustments where suitable.