Head of Sales
Confidential, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Head of Sales
About the Company
Respected makeup brand
Industry Cosmetics
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Head of Sales to lead the acceleration of profitable growth, strengthen key retail partnerships, and build scalable sales infrastructure. This strategic, cross-functional leadership role is pivotal in the company's next stage of expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the brand's omnichannel sales strategy, creating growth plans, and overseeing the full sales budget. Key tasks include managing a major prestige retail account, driving growth within exclusive relationships, and leading commercial negotiations. The role also involves close collaboration with marketing, merchandising, and operations to ensure the alignment of go-to-market strategies, promotional activities, and visual merchandising.
Applicants for the Head of Sales position at the company should have a minimum of 8 years' progressive sales leadership experience, with a focus on prestige beauty or consumer packaged goods. The role requires a data-driven, strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-driven approach, and a proven track record in managing major retail accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of omnichannel business models, including wholesale and DTC integration, and demonstrate exceptional financial expertise with P&L ownership, forecasting, and budgeting experience. Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial growth environment. The Head of Sales will also be expected to contribute to the company's long-term growth strategy and lead operational improvements to support efficiency and scalability.
Hiring Manager Title CEO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Sales/Revenue
About the Company
Respected makeup brand
Industry Cosmetics
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Head of Sales to lead the acceleration of profitable growth, strengthen key retail partnerships, and build scalable sales infrastructure. This strategic, cross-functional leadership role is pivotal in the company's next stage of expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the brand's omnichannel sales strategy, creating growth plans, and overseeing the full sales budget. Key tasks include managing a major prestige retail account, driving growth within exclusive relationships, and leading commercial negotiations. The role also involves close collaboration with marketing, merchandising, and operations to ensure the alignment of go-to-market strategies, promotional activities, and visual merchandising.
Applicants for the Head of Sales position at the company should have a minimum of 8 years' progressive sales leadership experience, with a focus on prestige beauty or consumer packaged goods. The role requires a data-driven, strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-driven approach, and a proven track record in managing major retail accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of omnichannel business models, including wholesale and DTC integration, and demonstrate exceptional financial expertise with P&L ownership, forecasting, and budgeting experience. Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial growth environment. The Head of Sales will also be expected to contribute to the company's long-term growth strategy and lead operational improvements to support efficiency and scalability.
Hiring Manager Title CEO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Sales/Revenue