About Us: The Ayurveda Experience is a leading online-only Ayurvedic skincare platform headquartered in India, selling to a global audience across USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, South-East Asia and Middle East. Having successfully built a strong presence online, we are now expanding into the offline retail space across major economies in Western Europe.
We are looking for an experienced and well-connected European Offline Head to spearhead our offline retail expansion across key Western European markets. Develop and implement the offline expansion strategy for Western Europe, identifying key retail channels, distributors, and partners.
• Retail Partnerships: Establish relationships with major skincare retailers, department stores, pharmacies, and beauty boutiques to secure shelf space and distribution agreements.
• Identify the most promising European markets for offline sales and create market-specific expansion plans.
• Leverage industry connections to quickly establish a retail presence and negotiate contracts with retailers and distributors.
• Brand Positioning: Ensure consistent brand messaging and positioning in offline retail environments, aligning with The Ayurveda Experience’s global vision.
• P&L Management: Own the revenue targets for offline retail sales, optimizing pricing, margins, and sales strategies for profitability.
• Industry Experience: 7+ years of experience in the skincare, beauty, or cosmetics industry, with a strong understanding of retail distribution.
• Network & Connections: Established relationships with key decision-makers in European skincare retail, including department stores, beauty chains, and specialty stores.
• Business Acumen: Proven experience in scaling brands in offline retail, ideally with a mix of startup and established brand experience.
• Educational Background: MBA from a top-tier business school is highly
Language Skills: Fluency in English is a must; knowledge of additional European languages is a plus.
• Based in Western Europe or willing to travel extensively across the region.
A leadership role in a fast-growing Ayurvedic beauty brand expanding into offline retail.
• The opportunity to shape and drive the offline strategy for a global brand.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
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