Location: Venice, California Job Type: Permanent Compensation Range: $200,000 - 250,000 per year We're 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're 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 & Communication: Exceptional leadership and storytelling skills with a high degree of accountability and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders. Benefits: • Extended health and dental benefits • Paid time off • Wellness Days • Retirement plan matching • Generous employee discount • Flexible hours JOBID: 1099193 #PL Equal 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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay 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.