Sales Manager

Job description

Job Title: Sales Manager – Europe

Location: London, United Kingdom

Reports to: Board of Directors

Company Overview

Our client is a well-known and fast-growing Australian skincare company headquartered in Sydney. Renowned for its high-quality, science-driven products and strong global presence, the company is now expanding into the European market. To support this growth, we are seeking a Sales Manager based in London—this will be the first hire in the UK and a key role in establishing and scaling the business across Europe.

Position Overview

The Sales Manager will play a critical role in building and expanding the company’s presence in the European market. The primary responsibility will be developing and managing a distributor network across key European countries. This role requires a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to establish market entry, drive sales growth, and build strong commercial partnerships. The Sales Manager will report directly to the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to grow the brand’s presence across Europe.
• Build, manage, and expand a high-performing distributor network.
• Identify and secure new distribution, retail, and commercial partnerships.
• Monitor sales performance, market trends, and competitive activity to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate closely with HQ in Sydney on marketing strategy, product launches, pricing, and inventory planning.
• Serve as the key point of contact for all commercial activities in Europe.
• Provide regular business updates and strategic recommendations directly to the Board.
• Ensure strong brand representation and consistent customer experience across all European markets.
• Travel across Europe as needed to meet distributors, attend trade shows, and drive business expansion.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of sales or business development experience, ideally within skincare, beauty, cosmetics, or FMCG sectors.
• Proven experience in building and managing distributor networks across European markets.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving revenue growth.
• Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and comfortable working in a standalone role.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel regionally as required.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English