Location: Baltimore,MD, USA
Exciting opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the US operations of an established company in the beauty industry. The company has been in business for over 65 years and has a solid foundation internationally, recently expanding its presence in the US. Continuing our strategy for growth, we are seeking a dynamic leader with a strong marketing background to drive the brand to new heights within the US market.Location: East Coast, preferably near Philadelphia, PA (Remote flexibility with 20-30% travel within the U.S. and occasional international travel)Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Strategy: Oversee US sales, marketing, communications, administration/HR, accounting, and operationsMarketing Expertise: Lead efforts to bring the brand to market in the US, with a focus on innovative strategies to increase market share and brand awarenessCollaboration: Work closely with the existing Sales Manager to align marketing and sales strategies, driving overall company growthOperations & Finance: Manage forecasting, inventory planning, purchasing, accounting, reporting, budgeting, and cash flowInternational Liaison: Ensure constructive collaboration with international departments and the company's headquartersKPI & Performance: Define and implement KPI-based goals to achieve sustainable process improvements across departmentsHR & Culture: Be a key player in managing staff within the US, expanding team as necessary to support growth goals, while fostering a positive team environmentLegal & Compliance: Oversee compliance with all relevant legal requirements and company-wide guidelinesContinuous Improvement: Lead a culture of continuous improvement within all aspects of the business.Qualifications:Proven experience as a CEO or in a similar executive leadership roleStrong marketing background with a focus on bringing products to market in the USExperience in the beauty industry highly preferred, regardless of company sizeEntrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach and a passion for growing a brand from small to largeAdvanced degree in Marketing or a related field is strongly preferredFluent in German is a plus but not requiredExcellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a small US team and international colleaguesStrong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cash flow management, and strategic planningFlexibility to travel (20-30% domestic and occasional international trips)What We Offer:The opportunity to lead and shape the US expansion of a well-established brand with a solid international reputationA collaborative work environment with a small but dedicated teamCompetitive salary and benefits package, with the chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth trajectoryWe are looking for a leader who is driven, hands-on, and ready to take on the challenge of expanding a brand in the competitive beauty industry. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for marketing and a desire to grow a brand, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications for this role.Job Type: Full-timePay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per yearBenefits:Health insurancePaid time offSchedule:Monday to FridayOvertimeApplication Question(s):Please state your desired base salary.Education:Bachelor's (Required)Experience:Budgeting: 3 years (Required)Marketing: 5 years (Required)Ability to Relocate:Philadelphia, PA 19102: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)Willingness to travel:25% (Required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19102#J-18808-Ljbffr