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Elevation Labs ยท 4 months ago

Sales & Business Development Manager

Elevation Labs is a fast-growing, innovative company in the Beauty & Personal Care space, seeking a driven Sales & Business Development Manager. This role focuses on building strategic relationships with customers, driving revenue growth, and shaping commercial strategies to identify new business opportunities and manage the sales pipeline.

BeautyCosmetics

Responsibilities

Build and manage strategic relationships with key accounts
Drive revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives and new customer acquisition
Generate and qualify new leads; build and manage a robust sales pipeline
Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts
Obtain, write up, and manage briefs; initiate Stage 1 (new project request) and guide projects through Commercialization
Write, present, and negotiate Statements of Work (SOW). Close deals and onboard new clients
Respond to RFPs and manage incoming briefs with precision and speed
Responsible for communicating clear and timely forecasts for her/his customers to inform internal Budget and Supply and Demand Planning processes
Support continuous improvement of sales development processes and marketing tools
Share market feedback and insights to inform internal strategy and innovation
Input budget planning and 3-year strategic exercises
Identify, contact, and qualify potential customer leads; gather and manage contact information
Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, digital outreach, and industry events
Maintain accurate records in CRM and ensure timely follow-up
Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, production, regulatory) to align solutions with client expectations
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
Build strong relationships to foster trust, loyalty, and repeat business
Close deals efficiently and ensure a smooth onboarding and project kickoff
Help improve sales development processes and tools, including outreach scripts, pitch decks, email templates, and CRM workflows
Collaborate with marketing and operations to ensure alignment and efficiency
Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and consumer preferences
Share market feedback with internal teams to support product development and strategic planning
Represents the customer in all aspects of the business relationship with our internal departments

Qualification

Sales pipeline managementCustomer relationship managementBusiness developmentNegotiation skillsTechnical knowledgeCRM tools proficiencyPresentation skillsGritCustomer centricityResults-driven

Required

Hunter mentality with a passion for pursuing new business
Results-driven with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets
Grit and persistence in navigating long sales cycles and complex deals
Deal closer with strong negotiation and contract management skills
Customer centricity with a focus on building long-term relationships
Technical knowledge of beauty and personal care product development and manufacturing
Strong presentation and communication skills across written, verbal, and visual formats
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, or a combination of both
5+ years of experience in sales/business development (beauty and personal care products preferred)
Experience managing RFPs, briefs, and Statements of Work
Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite
Up to 50% of travel required

Preferred

Preferably direct experience in the personal care, cosmetic, or fragrance industry

Company

Elevation Labs

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Elevation Labs is comprised of three unique companies focused on serving brands in the beauty and personal care markets.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Knox Lane
2022-06-30Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Jeff Wanago
Chief Financial Officer
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Dan Ferus
Chief Operating Officer
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