Head of Marketing and Business Development

Location : Venice, CaliforniaJob Type : PermanentCompensation Range : $225,000 - 250,000 per yearWe are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to drive our brand's growth and expansion in the U.S. market. The ideal candidate will be a brand champion with a strong background in beauty and wellness, possessing a unique blend of marketing and business development expertise. This role is a pivotal position with significant potential for growth, including a future career growth to a General Manager position for our client's U.S. operations.We are looking for a product educator with a strong background in brand and retail marketing. We'll be especially impressed by candidates who can show a track record of developing and executing successful go-to-market strategies.Responsibilities : Lead U.S. Market Strategy : Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy for the U.S. market, with a primary focus on new customer acquisition and strategic retail partnerships.Manage Key Retailer Relationship : Own and nurture the relationship with a major anchor retail partner, driving growth through strategic initiatives such as door expansion, promotional events, and enhanced e-commerce exposure.Oversee Retail Operations : Manage and lead the U.S. retail fleet, including store performance, local event planning, and budget oversight to drive brand visibility and customer engagement.Pioneer New Growth Opportunities : Actively identify and pursue new business opportunities beyond our primary retail partner, including conversations with other major retailers, e-commerce platforms, and vertically integrated channels.Brand & Growth Marketing : Collaborate closely with the global marketing team to ensure brand integrity while developing and implementing growth marketing strategies to achieve ambitious new customer acquisition targets.Qualifications : Industry Expertise : A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in the beauty or wellness industry, with a strong understanding of both brand marketing and commercial functions. Experience with a challenger brand is a plus. Product Educator is highly preferred.Retail Partner Experience Mandatory experience with our major retail partner (Ulta), including a proven track record of managing and growing a brand within their ecosystem.Entrepreneurial Mindset : The ability to think strategically and act with an entrepreneurial spirit, with a focus on problem-solving and proactive business development rather than just project management.Commercial Acumen : Demonstrated experience in business development, account management, and an analytical approach to evaluating new market opportunities and partnerships.Leadership; Exceptional leadership and storytelling skills with a high degree of accountability and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders. JOBID : Opportunity Employer : Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including : medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Category : Marketing & Biz Dev, Location : Venice, CA-90291