Business Development Manager - Beauty & Skin Care

WE ARE HIRING: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – BEAUTY & SKINCARE

Are you an experienced Business Development, Brand, or Product Management professional with a strong background in the beauty and skincare industry

We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager – Beauty & Skincare to lead the growth and development of our client's beauty and skincare portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow the company's beauty and skincare portfolio.

• Identify new business opportunities, market trends, customer needs, and potential distribution channels.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with skincare brands, suppliers, distributors, retailers, and business partners.

• Manage and grow existing beauty and skincare brands while identifying opportunities for expansion.

• Source, evaluate, and onboard new skincare and beauty brands and products.

• Work with brand principals and suppliers on product positioning, pricing, distribution, and promotional strategies.

• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities and maintain competitiveness.

• Develop sales forecasts, business plans, and commercial proposals for management review.

• Monitor sales performance, profitability, and key business development KPIs.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, and E-Commerce teams on product launches, campaigns, and promotional activities.

• Provide market and product insights to support merchandising and marketing decisions.

• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, margins, and business arrangements with suppliers and partners.

• Lead and support projects involving new brand development, product launches, and business expansion.

• Keep up to date with skincare, cosmetics, beauty technology, and consumer trends.

• Ensure products and business activities comply with relevant company policies and regulatory requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Cosmetic Science, Cosmetic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.

• A qualification in Cosmetic Science or Cosmetic Chemistry will be an added advantage.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Business Development, Brand Management, Product Management, or Commercial roles within the skincare, cosmetics, or beauty industry.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of skincare products and brands are essential.

• Good understanding of skincare ingredients, product formulation, product positioning, and market trends.

• Experience working with skincare/beauty brands, distributors, retailers, or suppliers is preferred.

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to turn market insights into commercial opportunities.

• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Passionate about the beauty and skincare industry and continuously follows emerging products, trends, and consumer preferences.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who combines beauty industry knowledge with strong commercial and business development capabilities and can take ownership of growing brands, developing partnerships, and identifying new opportunities.

Interested candidates: Please send your CV to [Confidential Information]