Our client, a well-established global manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products is recruiting for a Managing Director, to establish and develop their German business within mass-market retail and drugstores. This is an exciting time for the business as they look to launch a range of vegan/natural products in addition to their existing products and private label business.

Reporting to the Global CEO, you will oversee the current European business but your primary responsibility will be to launch in Germany and develop relationships with key retailers across Germany.

Key responsibilities include: Working with the CEO to determine and implement regional strategy; defining sales and profit targets for the region; generating new business with mass-market retailers and developing wholesale markets. Initially, this role will be sales focussed where you will be leading from the front.

To apply, you must have current experience of selling beauty/personal care products to the mass-market retailers and drugstores in Germany. Experience of developing private label programs and new product development would also be an advantage. Fluent English and German are also required.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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