Sales Director - Skincare Contract Manufacturing

Optify Search are currently partnered with an innovation-driven Personal Care Contract Manufacturer company seeking a Director of Sales. Responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):Drive new business development activities, identifying and securing partnerships with skincare and personal care brands. Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities through proactive outbound prospecting and relationship development. Own the sales process from initial outreach through proposal, negotiation, project award, and commercial launch. Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders across Product Development, R&D, Innovation, Marketing, and Executive Leadership teams. Leverage existing industry contacts to generate new formulation development opportunities. Collaborate closely with internal formulation and technical teams to deliver compelling customer solutions. Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify new growth opportunities. Support commercial discussions, pricing negotiations, and contract agreements to drive revenue growth. Maintain accurate sales forecasting and pipeline reporting. To be considered for the role, the following education, experience and qualifications are required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience. Minimum of 5 years' experience in business development, formulation sales, ingredient sales, or commercial roles within the beauty, skincare, cosmetics, or personal care industries. Proven track record of generating new business and converting opportunities into commercial revenue. Existing relationships with skincare, beauty, wellness, or personal care brands. Strong understanding of the beauty product development lifecycle and commercialization process. Highly self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating within a fast-paced growth environment. This role offers a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and the chance to join a highly innovative organization. Please submit your CV/resume if you possess the skills and experience outlined above. Due to the high volume of applications expected, we are only able to respond to successful applicants. If you have not been contacted within two weeks, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. About Optify Search Optify Search is a leading executive search and recruitment consultancy. From our office in London, we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across the Ingredients, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, Personal Care, Packaging, Healthcare, and Semiconductor sectors.