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#hiring *Business Development Director - Contract Manufacturing (Beauty)*, Boston, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Bostonjobs #Massachusettsjobs #SalesMarketing *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/dG5vuZfj Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy for the hair and liquid products line that aligns with company goals and objectives.Partnership Development: Identify and establish strategic partnerships, collaborations, and alliances to enhance brand visibility, distribution channels, and product offerings.Client DetailsMy client is a high growth market leader in contract manufacturing within the beauty space. Products they manufacturer on on shelves across the nation in places like Sephora, Macy's, Target, Walmart, Rite Aid, etc. They are seeking a seasoned industry vet in this space to help drive company growth.DescriptionStrategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy for the hair and liquid products line that aligns with company goals and objectives.Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences, translating insights into actionable strategies.Partnership Development: Identify and establish strategic partnerships, collaborations, and alliances to enhance brand visibility, distribution channels, and product offerings.Sales and Revenue Generation: Drive revenue growth by identifying and targeting new sales opportunities, expanding the customer base, and optimizing pricing strategies.Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, distributors, retailers, and potential clients, to foster mutually beneficial partnerships.Product Development Support: Collaborate closely with the product development team to provide market insights, consumer feedback, and industry trends that inform product enhancements and innovation.Negotiations: Lead negotiations and contract discussions with potential partners, ensuring terms that align with the company's goals and objectives.Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of business development strategies.Performance Tracking: Develop and utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of business development efforts and provide regular reports to senior management.ProfileBachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the beauty, industry - must have Contract Manufacturing specific experience.Proven track record of driving revenue growth and expanding market share.Strong network of industry contacts and a deep understanding of market trends and dynamics.Excellent negotiation,

#hiring Sr. Manager, Business Development & Partnerships, Chicago, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Chicagojobs #Illinoisjobs #ConsultingCorporateStrategy Apply: https://lnkd.in/dm4TpcCk Purple Carrot started with just a seed of an idea in 2014. Our vision is a world where plant-based eating is at the core of living well. Every day, on this mission, we're breaking boundaries with plant-based eating. We value learning from customers, an ownership mindset, integrity, winning together, and being bold. We need your expertise on our team to make things happen!Purple Carrot's irresistible, globally-inspired meal-kit recipes and prepared meals using fresh ingredients are available in the U.S. and Japan. We are a team of collaborative individuals who drive for results, strive for doing better, make good choices quickly, and embrace a growth mindset to win or learn. Here's what you're up for!DescriptionThe Sr Manager, Business Development & Partnerships will lead an expanding function for Purple Carrot This role will build and expand our licensing relationships, develop strategic partnerships, lead our B2B distribution strategy, and create new relationships with key stakeholders within plant-based eating and adjacent interests.LocationPurple Carrot HQ is in Needham, MA and prefers local candidates to work in a hybrid model. Alternative location is in the Chicago area which is close to one of our partner sites.On the PlateBe the quarterback of your business but partner throughout the organization to ensure shared vision and alignmentBe responsible for end-to-end performance of the function, with key objectives including Sales volume, revenue growth & EBITDA across our product linesContinue to build the function internally and represent growth needs across Purple CarrotDefine our growth strategy for Sales, with core components including inbound & outbound strategy, demand generation, product strategy, including devising ways to leverage our "multi-product" strategy in sales and target-settingBuild relationships with cross-functional partners across Marketing, Operations, Technology & People teams to provide an exceptional customer and employee experience and drive resultsEffectively manage resources needed to deliver profitable growth; including budgeting, optimizing fixed cost expenses, and internal product creationSupport the Marketing Team with your ability to identify and develop strategic relationshipsProvide integrated customer and competitor insights to the leadership team to inform broader company-wide strategyMain Ingredients for the RoleMotivated by directly impacting the top and bottom line of the business' P&LHighly customer-focused with the ability to build and maintain strong relationshipsExcellent in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsAble to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and dynamic environmentHighly organize

#hiring Sr. Manager, Business Development & Partnerships, Chicago, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Chicagojobs #Illinoisjobs #ConsultingCorporateStrategy Apply: https://lnkd.in/dm4TpcCk Purple Carrot started with just a seed of an idea in 2014. Our vision is a world where plant-based eating is at the core of living well. Every day, on this mission, we're breaking boundaries with plant-based eating. We value learning from customers, an ownership mindset, integrity, winning together, and being bold. We need your expertise on our team to make things happen!Purple Carrot's irresistible, globally-inspired meal-kit recipes and prepared meals using fresh ingredients are available in the U.S. and Japan. We are a team of collaborative individuals who drive for results, strive for doing better, make good choices quickly, and embrace a growth mindset to win or learn. Here's what you're up for!DescriptionThe Sr Manager, Business Development & Partnerships will lead an expanding function for Purple Carrot This role will build and expand our licensing relationships, develop strategic partnerships, lead our B2B distribution strategy, and create new relationships with key stakeholders within plant-based eating and adjacent interests.LocationPurple Carrot HQ is in Needham, MA and prefers local candidates to work in a hybrid model. Alternative location is in the Chicago area which is close to one of our partner sites.On the PlateBe the quarterback of your business but partner throughout the organization to ensure shared vision and alignmentBe responsible for end-to-end performance of the function, with key objectives including Sales volume, revenue growth & EBITDA across our product linesContinue to build the function internally and represent growth needs across Purple CarrotDefine our growth strategy for Sales, with core components including inbound & outbound strategy, demand generation, product strategy, including devising ways to leverage our "multi-product" strategy in sales and target-settingBuild relationships with cross-functional partners across Marketing, Operations, Technology & People teams to provide an exceptional customer and employee experience and drive resultsEffectively manage resources needed to deliver profitable growth; including budgeting, optimizing fixed cost expenses, and internal product creationSupport the Marketing Team with your ability to identify and develop strategic relationshipsProvide integrated customer and competitor insights to the leadership team to inform broader company-wide strategyMain Ingredients for the RoleMotivated by directly impacting the top and bottom line of the business' P&LHighly customer-focused with the ability to build and maintain strong relationshipsExcellent in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsAble to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and dynamic environmentHighly organize

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#hiring Sr. Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, Pittsburgh, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Pittsburghjobs #Pennsylvaniajobs #ConsultingCorporateStrategy Apply: https://lnkd.in/gedvqptf Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Manager, Strategic Partnership & Business Development is a critical role to help GNC accelerate their strategic partnership growth strategy. This role will play a significant role in extending the GNC Brand and finding new ways to delight customers. The role is focused on securing commercial agreements with relevant strategic partners and is inclusive of prospecting, pitch & negotiation, partnership initialization, and go-to-market planning. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as the lead "hunter" for the strategic partnership team to build a robust prospect pipeline through effective prospecting and lead generation activities. Research & understand competitive landscape; Analyze and understand market trends, and consumer trends to ensure we focus on the most relevant opportunities. Lead the vetting process of potential partners for review by the GNC executive leadership team to ensure they can deliver a best-in-class customer experience. Conduct discovery and qualification calls with senior leaders at large enterprises to create sales-ready opportunities for your leadership team. Be the prospecting subject matter expert - share learnings and best practices of the outbound process with the organization to support the success of the team. Put together concise executive level reporting to show the progress of key initiatives across business development and strategic partnerships. Assisting in creating robust process and framework for evaluating partners & managing deal flow. Supporting negotiations of deal terms with partners, gathering input from, and driving alignment with internal stakeholders.

#hiring Sr. Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, Pittsburgh, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Pittsburghjobs #Pennsylvaniajobs #ConsultingCorporateStrategy Apply: https://lnkd.in/gCsmk5b4 Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Manager, Strategic Partnership & Business Development is a critical role to help GNC accelerate their strategic partnership growth strategy. This role will play a significant role in extending the GNC Brand and finding new ways to delight customers. The role is focused on securing commercial agreements with relevant strategic partners and is inclusive of prospecting, pitch & negotiation, partnership initialization, and go-to-market planning. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as the lead "hunter" for the strategic partnership team to build a robust prospect pipeline through effective prospecting and lead generation activities. Research & understand competitive landscape; Analyze and understand market trends, and consumer trends to ensure we focus on the most relevant opportunities. Lead the vetting process of potential partners for review by the GNC executive leadership team to ensure they can deliver a best-in-class customer experience. Conduct discovery and qualification calls with senior leaders at large enterprises to create sales-ready opportunities for your leadership team. Be the prospecting subject matter expert - share learnings and best practices of the outbound process with the organization to support the success of the team. Put together concise executive level reporting to show the progress of key initiatives across business development and strategic partnerships. Assisting in creating robust process and framework for evaluating partners & managing deal flow. Supporting negotiations of deal terms with partners, gathering input from, and driving alignment with internal stakeholders.

#hiring Category Manager, Acton, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Actonjobs #Californiajobs #SalesMarketing Apply: https://lnkd.in/dTs-WCue Create The Circular Economy With UsAt we empower customers to buy their favourite tech devices & lifestyle products in a more sustainable way. Our mission is to refresh the way we all consume, delivered through a platform built on sustainable values and quality-assured products. We are looking for motivated team members like yourself with an innovative mindset. In 3 years we launched 8 countries, raised $50M from top investors and scaled to 9-digit gross sales. Change the world, and supercharge your career with Reebelo!Click here to find out more: The Role:Are you passionate about sustainability? Do you have a knack for understanding consumer behavior and trends in the world of consumer electronics? We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Category Manager to join our dynamic team at Reebelo, the fastest growing online marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics. As the Category Manager, you'll report to the Director of Category Management to play a crucial role in shaping and growing our marketplace's presence in this exciting industry.Your typical day may include:Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for consumer electronics, aligning with overall business objectives and market trends.Product Selection: Curate and manage a diverse and high-quality assortment of consumer electronics products, collaborating with sellers and suppliers to ensure a wide variety of options for our customers.Market Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends and competitive landscape, conducting regular market research to identify growth opportunities, emerging products, and potential gaps in the market.Performance Monitoring: Analyze key performance metrics and sales data to track category performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to drive growth.Customer Experience: Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the overall customer experience, from product discovery to post-purchase support.Promotions and Campaigns: Collaborate with marketing teams to plan and execute promotional campaigns, sales events, and marketing initiatives to drive category awareness and sales.We'd love to have a chat with you if you have:3+ years of experience in a comparable role.Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or relevant experience in marketplace category management, or related roles within the consumer electronics industry.Strong understanding of consumer electronics products, market trends, and customer preferences.Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing category strategies that drive revenue growth.Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with sellers and suppliers.Data-driven mindset with the ab