Chief Sales Officer (m/w/d)

Chief Sales Officer (m/w/d) Our client is a globally operating manufacturer of premium cosmetic products with a strong innovation focus and a long-standing reputation for quality and design excellence. With several thousand employees and located in the south of Germany, multiple production sites worldwide and a presence in over 100 countries, the company is a trusted partner for high-end clients across the beauty industry. After years of significant international growth and product innovation, the organization is now entering a new strategic phase. As part of a planned succession, we are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Sales Officer (f/m/d) to lead the global sales function and further expand the company\’s international footprint. Global Sales Leadership in a Leading International Cosmetics Company The Role: Global responsibility for all sales operations across Europe, the Americas and APAC, leading a team of approx. 65 employees Member of the Executive Committee with full commercial accountability and direct reporting line to the CEO Development and implementation of an integrated and scalable global sales strategy, aligned with innovation and growth goals Strengthening of strategic customer relationships, ensuring a high level of service excellence and solution orientation Identification of new business opportunities and market segments, including innovative product categories Modern leadership of an international sales team, with emphasis on empowerment, development and accountability Introduction and tracking of performance KPIs and strategic sales pipelines Active representation of the company at major industry events and with key clients globally Your Profile: Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, ideally with a focus on Sales, Marketing or International Management Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in international sales roles within complex, matrix-driven organizations Industry background in cosmetics, beauty, or related premium consumer goods sectors (e.g. packaging, ingredients, personal care) Demonstrated success in strategic B2B sales with complex, customer-specific solutions in an international context Experience in APAC markets is a strong asset Fluent English required; German language skills are an advantage What Awaits You: A highly dynamic, design-driven and innovation-led company in the international beauty industry A global leadership role with real impact and strong strategic visibility An agile and collaborative corporate culture with a multinational team Hybrid working model with regular presence at the company’s headquarters in the south of Germany Discretion and the observance of blocking notices are a matter of course. Apply via Kienbaum Jobs with your informative application documents (cover letter and detailed CV, copies of certificates as well as your salary expectations and possible starting date) under the reference number 30999 . Information on how we handle your data can be found here . Kienbaum Consultants International GmbH