Managing Director

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Job Summary
Location
Philadelphia ,PA
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
04 Feb 2025
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Job Description
Job Description
Exciting opportunity for a Managing Director 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 operations
  • Marketing Expertise: Lead efforts to bring the brand to market in the US, with a focus on innovative strategies to increase market share and brand awareness
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the existing Sales Manager to align marketing and sales strategies, driving overall company growth
  • Operations & Finance: Manage forecasting, inventory planning, purchasing, accounting, reporting, budgeting, and cash flow
  • International Liaison: Ensure constructive collaboration with international departments and the company's headquarters
  • KPI & Performance: Define and implement KPI-based goals to achieve sustainable process improvements across departments
  • HR & Culture: Be a key player in managing staff within the US, expanding team as necessary to support growth goals, while fostering a positive team environment
  • Legal & Compliance: Oversee compliance with all relevant legal requirements and company-wide guidelines
  • Continuous Improvement: Lead a culture of continuous improvement within all aspects of the business.
Experience and Skills
Qualifications:
  • Proven experience as a Managing Director, CEO or in a similar executive leadership role
  • Strong marketing background with a focus on bringing products to market in the US
  • Experience in the beauty industry highly preferred, regardless of company size
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach and a passion for growing a brand from small to large
  • Advanced degree in Marketing or a related field is strongly preferred
  • Fluent in German is a plus but not required
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a small US team and international colleagues
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cash flow management, and strategic planning
  • Flexibility to travel (20-30% domestic and occasional international trips)
Job Benefits
What We Offer:
  • The opportunity to lead and shape the US expansion of a well-established brand with a solid international reputation
  • A collaborative work environment with a small but dedicated team
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, with the chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth trajectory

We 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.
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