[Irvine, CA] B2B Sales Director – Beauty

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    SBT GLOBAL INC

    B2B Sales Director – Beauty
    Location: Irvine, CA
    Department: B2B Sales
    Employment Type: Full-Time /OnSite
    Salary Range: $160,000–$180,000/year + Performance Bonus/Commission

    Position Overview

    We are seeking an experienced and results-driven B2B Sales Director to lead our U.S. B2B sales organization and drive revenue growth across major
    national retail and wholesale channels.

    This role will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, managing key national retailer relationships, expanding distribution, identifying new business opportunities, and leading the B2B Sales team.

    The ideal candidate brings strong B2B sales experience within the beauty, skincare, personal care, or related consumer products industry, along with a proven track record of developing and managing major U.S. retail accounts.

    Experience working with national retailers such as Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Target, Walmart, Costco, CVS, Walgreens, or similar accounts is highly preferred.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. B2B Sales Leadership & Revenue Growth
    Lead the overall B2B Sales organization, strategy, and execution
    Manage and develop relationships with major US national retail and wholesale accounts
    Drive revenue growth through new brand launches, product launches, assortment expansion, and new distribution opportunities
    Lead retailer meetings, line reviews, business reviews, and seasonal planning
    Identify opportunities for door expansion, new retail partnerships, and promotional programs
    Negotiate pricing, promotional programs, and trade terms where applicable
    Lead and develop the B2B Sales team to achieve company sales objectives

    2. Sales Planning & Forecasting
    Develop annual sales strategies and plans by account, brand, and channel
    Establish revenue targets and account-level growth plans
    Manage promotional calendars, launch schedules, and demand forecasts
    Monitor inventory health and replenishment trends
    Align with Supply Chain and Operations to support successful execution

    3. Performance & Analytics
    Track sell-in, sell-through, POS, and gross margin performance
    Analyze sales and retailer data to identify growth opportunities and optimize account strategies
    Monitor trade spend ROI and promotional effectiveness
    Evaluate account and brand profitability
    Prepare business performance reports and strategic recommendations for leadership

    4. Cross-Functional Coordination
    Partner with Marketing on retail activation, campaigns, and new product launches
    Collaborate with Finance on AR, deductions, trade spend, and account profitability
    Coordinate with Brand partners on launches, assortment strategies, pricing updates, and marketing support
    Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure inventory availability and successful order fulfillment
    Ensure retailer compliance and operational excellence

    Qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
    8–10+ years of B2B sales, wholesale, or national account experience
    Strong B2B Sales experience with a global beauty brand, leading beauty company, or major beauty distributor preferred
    Experience managing major US national retailers (e.g., Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Target, Walmart, Costco, CVS, Walgreens, etc.) strongly preferred
    Strong understanding of the US beauty retail landscape and national retail account dynamics
    Proven track record of developing new retail accounts and growing existing businesses
    Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
    Strong analytical and commercial capabilities
    Experience leading and developing a sales team
    Experience in Beauty, Skincare, Personal Care, or CPG strongly preferred
    Ability to manage multiple brands and retail accounts
    Ability to work full-time on-site at our Irvine, California office

    Please send your resume to – Jenniferk@sbtgus.com