International Business Development Manager

Contract: Permanent

Location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker

Who we are

No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7 Liz Earle Soap & Glory Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - were innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has come up to join our Commercial Team where you will support our commercial growth agenda across international markets. International Business Development Manager post will play a pivotal role with our international growth initiatives. This role is essential in identifying new market opportunities strengthening our presence in existing territories and forging partnerships that elevate our brand globally.

Working cross-functionally with regional teams global and local marketing account teams and finance this role will deliver our expansion plans that broaden the presence of brands across the right international markets. Reporting into Head of International Category & Commercial Strategy you will:

Key responsibilities

• Identify assess and prioritise opportunities in both existing and new international markets to drive revenue growth

• Build and nurture strong external relationships with key international retail partners and distributors

• Develop and execute tailored go to market strategies aligned with brand positioning and consumer trends

• Conduct competitive analysis and monitor beauty trends to inform strategic decisions and market intelligence

• Support negotiations with international partners to secure favourable terms and long-term collaborations / contracts

• Ensure all international activities comply with local laws trade regulations and industry standards ensuring a focus on regulatory compliance

• Where relevant represent the brand at trade shows industry events and networking functions to build visibility and credibility

• Input into business cases and go to market strategies for new channels markets and customers

• Performance Report: tracks KPIs prepare forecasts and presents growth strategies to senior leadership

What youll need to have

• Proven experience in international business development ideally within the beauty cosmetics or wellness sectors

• Experience with global market dynamics cultural nuances and consumer behavior

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across a matrixed organisation and build strong external partnerships

• Strategic thinker with a hands on approach to execution

• Work cross-functionally with marketing product and operation teams

• Proficiency in market research and data interpretation

• Strong understanding of category management retail dynamics and commercial levers (pricing promo assortment)

• Proven ability to develop and execute growth strategies across multiple international markets

• Understand how to synthesise market shopper consumer and commercial insights into compelling narratives that drive decision-making

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and navigating evolving priorities

• Track record of identifying evaluating and delivering successful new market or retailer entries

• Understanding of international trade dynamics competitive landscapes and go-to-market strategies

• Models exemplary leadership behaviors

• Passionate about beauty commercially-minded and experienced in navigating diverse international landscapes

It would be great if you also have

• Degree in business marketing international Relations or a related field

• Experience launching beauty products in international retail or e-commerce channels

• Familiarity with regulatory environments in key regions (e.g. EU Middle East Asia-Pacific).

Our benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses

• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and much more.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - go to to find out more. Exclusions may apply eligible roles only. Please note any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate.

Whats next

Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.