Brand Partnership Manager/Director in Beauty Industry
Beautobe is seeking a Brand Partnership Manager / Director to analyze cosmetic industry trends, forecast future product demand, and establish long-term agreements with manufacturers and suppliers. This role is critical to shaping Beautobe’s product strategy and ensuring we bring innovative, high-demand beauty products into the U.S. market through our salon + marketplace ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Research beauty & cosmetics trends to identify high-growth categories (nail, skincare, lash, hair, etc.) Analyze data and consumer demand to forecast products likely to trend in the next 6–24 months Build and maintain partnerships with U.S. and global manufacturers/suppliers Negotiate contracts, pricing, MOQs, timelines, and exclusivity agreements Evaluate product quality, regulatory compliance, and U.S. market readiness Collaborate with finance/legal on margin structures and agreements Partner with Amaryllis House of Beauty to pilot products and capture user feedback Attend (or virtually cover) trade shows and industry events to scout new opportunities Qualifications 4+ years in brand partnerships, product sourcing, or category management (cosmetics/beauty preferred) Strong understanding of beauty trends and consumer behavior Proven success negotiating with manufacturers and structuring supply/partnership agreements Analytical skills for demand forecasting and market evaluation Excellent communication and relationship-building Entrepreneurial, proactive, comfortable in a fast-growing startup Director level: prior leadership experience in global sourcing & partnerships Preferred Qualifications Experience with U.S. compliance for cosmetics (FDA/OTC, labeling, INCI) Existing network of beauty manufacturers (nail gels, skincare actives, lash, hair) Familiarity with marketplace/category P&L and margin optimization Experience launching products from pilot to scale (MOQs → reorder cadence) Deliverables / KPIs (first 90 days) Competitive landscape & trend map (6–24 month horizon) Shortlist of 25–40 high-potential SKUs across 3–5 categories Outreach pipeline with 20+ qualified manufacturers; 5–10 in active negotiation 3+ signed supply/partnership MOUs or agreements Pilot plan with metrics (conversion, retention, margin, reorder logic) What We Offer Competitive hourly rate or monthly retainer + performance incentives Direct influence on Beautobe’s product strategy at a foundational stage Exposure to global brands & international partnerships Clear growth path into senior leadership as we scale Apply tot his job