• Overseeing daily company operations, including marketing, training, distribution, and sales of cosmetic products.

• Coordinating activities between different departments such as marketing, training, finance, and distribution.

• Developing and implementing growth strategies aligned with the company's mission and long-term goals.

• Monitoring market trends and competitor actions to identify new business opportunities.

• Planning expansion into new international markets and developing existing markets where the brand is already present.

• Recruiting, training, and developing employees at all organizational levels.

• Conducting regular evaluations of employees and teams.

• Motivating the team to achieve set sales and operational goals.

• Creating and maintaining a positive work culture within the company.

• Developing and managing the company budget.

• Optimizing operational costs.

• Preparing and regularly analyzing financial reports and presenting them to the Board.

• Establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with current and potential distributors.

• Representing the company at industry trade shows and conferences.

• Leading efforts to adapt the company to new technologies and market trends.

• Introducing new technologies for managing international distribution.

Position Goals:

• 1 month: Familiarize yourself with the company’s organizational structure and key projects. Conduct an operational and financial audit and present findings to the Board.

• 3 months: Integrate into ongoing projects and establish relationships with key clients. Implement initial operational improvements and propose adjustments to the company structure to achieve sales goals.

• 6 months: Develop and present a 2-year growth strategy to the Board. Propose changes in the foreign distributor management system to increase sales in existing markets and improve operational efficiency by at least 10%.

• 12 months: Achieve set sales and operational targets. Launch new business initiatives to expand into new markets or distribution channels.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial position in the cosmetics industry.

• Proven success in managing a cosmetics company or a team in marketing, export, operations, or sales in a cosmetics company with revenues of at least 25 million PLN.

• Fluency in English and Polish; knowledge of French is a strong asset.

• Higher education in management, economics, or marketing; additional MBA studies are a plus.

• Practical experience in team and project management.

• Knowledge of operational and financial management.

• Understanding of the cosmetics market and current trends.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Result-oriented, highly organized, responsible, and committed.

• Ability to build and maintain long-term business relationships.

• High activity level and success orientation.

• Independence, executive capability, and decision-making skills.

• High personal culture.

• Ability to think outside the box and openness to new ideas and solutions.

• Experience in change management.

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and communication/task optimization tools such as ASANA.

• Stable employment based on an employment contract or B2B, depending on your preference.

• Attractive base salary corresponding to your skills, bonuses, and benefits package, including a company car, medical care, and profit sharing.

• Opportunity to manage a financially and developmentally strong cosmetics company with a well-recognized brand.

• Use your professional experience to scale the company and enter new international markets.

• Promote a Polish brand in international markets at industry fairs and conferences.

• Independent position with significant autonomy and Board support.

• Efficient management system with direct reporting to a Board Member.

• Hybrid work model with the possibility of remote work after the onboarding period.

• Excellent collaboration atmosphere and openness to new ideas.

• Transparent recruitment process and immediate decision after each stage.

Recruitment process steps:

1. Apply through the H4H form or via email: maria.kasperkiewicz@h4h.com.pl

2. Have a phone call with Maria from H4H to discuss the offer details and confirm the interview format and time (15-20 minutes).

3. Present your skills and experience in the cosmetics industry during the competency interview (50-70 minutes).

4. Meet your potential Supervisor-Employer online (about 60 minutes).

5. Complete a recruitment task that confirms your competencies.

6. Present your work results at a personal meeting at the Employer’s headquarters in Warsaw.

7. Agree on cooperation terms with the Employer.

8. Start the onboarding process under the guidance of a professional and with the support of a committed Team.

About our recruitment process: 

Our recruitment process is designed to select the best of the best. It also protects you as a Candidate from realizing after two or six months that we are not the perfect match. It might seem lengthy, but every step is meaningful and allows us to get to know you better, just as it helps you understand our Partner – the Employer, you will be working with.

We also want you to have time to ask all the questions about the job description, the long-term vision of your team and the Company, its values, having the appropriate interlocutor on the other side.

The steps mentioned above can be adjusted according to your availability and the interviewer's schedule.

How to succeed:

• Tailor your CV and application to our specific job description and Company. Pay attention to details, as they matter to us and the Employer!

• Be prepared for different stages of the application process (research the Company, the industry, and gather industry information) to make the most of this opportunity!

• Help us synchronize your availability with our managers' schedules to enable optimal interview times. No one likes a prolonged decision-making process.

• Prepare questions to ask at each stage, depending on who is conducting the interview.

• No copied or non-personalized applications will be considered. We do not trust people who are not sincere with us and do not show respect to those involved in the process.

If you have any questions, please contact me directly:

Maria, phone: +48 693 949 172, email: maria.kasperkiewicz@h4h.com.pl