Director, Global Business Development

Overview

Glossier is a digital-first beauty company on a mission to inspire everyone to find joy and confidence in their personal beauty style. We create physical, digital, and offline experiences inspired by our community that foster connection, inspire a sense of belonging, and invite people to participate in Glossier.  We are inclusive, customer-devoted, curious, courageous, discerning, and results-driven.

You will be joining an agile organization and will be an integral member in growing the wholesale business globally. As the Director of International, you will play a key role in leading and shaping our strategic & integrated planning for International Expansion and have key responsibilities of sell-in and sell-through. You will have the opportunity to partner on building & executing the three-year international roadmap to achieve the Company’s goals. 

6 Month Expectation

• Build & execute international wholesale strategy and business plan in partnership with VP of Global Sales for significant expansion through new regions
• Develop and lead relationships with international partners
• Create project plan for execution of three year roadmap internationally
• Manage and track progress across functions, workstreams, and key milestones; oversee cross-functional execution to deliver on launch strategy and ongoing execution
• Responsible for P&L management of international accounts and responsible for delivering on net & retail sales goals, managing operational expenses and EBITDA targets
• Partner with Operations/Logistics and Planning teams to determine inventory planning and forecasting approach and execution, fulfillment requirements and technology support
• Partner with Brand, Product, and Marketing leadership and teams to develop product assortment strategy and appropriate/required product refinements, as well as marketing activation and launch strategy
• Manage retailer coop budgets to drive business results 
• Partner with owned Retail and Ecommerce partners to coordinate marketplace opportunities and channel optimization online & offline

12+ Month Expectations

• Launch and execute strategy in market 
• Manage day-to-day partnership and business with wholesale partner(s)
• Optimize business performance on monthly, quarterly, annual basis to drive revenue and profitability
• Develop sales plans to drive performance across accounts and doors
• Ensure brand presentation consistent with Glossier standards, and seek opportunities for driving incremental brand and business growth 
• Continue to refine & optimize 3 year international expansion plan

Qualifications 

• 8+ years’ in sales/marketing function in beauty industry, specifically with potential international retail partner(s) under consideration
• Strategic thinker and orientation, with tactical project management execution skillset
• Cross functional collaboration and partnership across marketing, product, operations, technology and finance
• Ability to develop strong relationships both internally and externally - with senior management, communicate effectively in meetings and describe deliverables and project milestones - and build rapport with senior management with external partners
• Ability to develop spreadsheet formats, databases, general correspondence and oral/visual presentations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as analytical and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

In accordance with the applicable law, the following represents a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum compensation range for this position:

• The estimated annual pay range for this role is $145,000-189,000
  
  • There may be future opportunities for continued pay progression based on continued strong performance in the role.

• Full-time positions are also eligible for a competitive compensation and benefits package that include medical health insurance, 401K, equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, Paid Time Off, Short Term and Long Term Disability leave, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at the Glossier Career page.

Compensation for the role will be determined based on permissible, non discriminatory factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. 

NOTE: Glossier requires all newly-hired employees whose job responsibilities require them to work from a Glossier office or retail location or require them to travel, work in person with vendors or others or participate in creative productions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Glossier is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state or local law.

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Last updated on Sep 21, 2023