Business Development Manager - Beauty

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, commercially‑driven Business Development Manager to join a well‑established international consumer brand in the beauty sector. This relationship‑led position focuses on identifying growth opportunities, developing existing business and supporting a network of independent business owners to reach their commercial potential.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with independent business owners across your territory.
• Identify opportunities to drive sales, recruitment, engagement and overall business growth.
• Provide coaching, guidance and commercial support to help individuals develop their businesses.
• Analyse performance and activity to identify opportunities and areas requiring additional support.
• Deliver presentations, training sessions and business meetings both virtually and face‑to‑face.
• Support and implement company initiatives, promotions and commercial programmes.
• Share best practice and encourage collaboration across your network.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent support and communication.
• Travel regularly within your territory, with occasional wider UK travel as required.

Required profile

• Naturally engaging, commercially minded and enjoys helping others succeed.
• Previous experience in business development, field sales, account management or commercial relationship management.
• Strong track record of developing and growing commercial relationships.
• Excellent coaching, influencing and communication skills.
• Confidence to work with a wide variety of personalities and business experience levels.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret performance data.
• Proactive, self‑motivated approach with the ability to manage your own territory.
• Experience in social selling, beauty, consumer goods, retail, wellness or similar relationship‑led environments (advantageous).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.