Scale Up Search

Head of Retail – Bodycare – New York, NY

Overview

Scale Up Search is partnered with a fast-growing bodycare brand seeking a Head of Retail to lead and execute retail strategy. This role involves driving sales growth, building partnerships with key retailers, and ensuring brand consistency across all retail channels.

Expectations

  • Oversee execution of retail sales initiatives and monitor performance across channels.
  • Develop and manage retailer-specific marketing strategies and promotional programs using data-driven insights.
  • Manage P&L for retailer budgets, ensuring spending aligns with revenue and profitability goals.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to maintain brand consistency across all retail touchpoints.
  • Lead retail expansion projects, planning and forecasting activities, and leveraging business intelligence to refine strategies.
  • Build and nurture partnerships with key retail partners, ensuring alignment on objectives and effective communication.
  • Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing retail team, fostering a culture of growth and achievement.

 

Experience Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5–7 years of experience in beauty retail, including experience with ULTA.
  • Strong knowledge of the retail industry, including diverse retail concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Proven track record of managing annual budgets and achieving sales targets.
  • Experience with new product launches and multi-channel program rollouts.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience in building and managing high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver results as a self-starter and team player.