The Davines Group, founded in Parma in 1983, specializes in professional cosmetic products under the brands Davines for haircare and [ comfort zone ] for skincare. Led by Chairman Davide Bollati and CEO Anthony Molet, the Group is headquartered in Parma at the Davines Group Village, alongside which stand the Scientific Garden and EROC - European Regenerative Organic Center - a research center focusing on regenerative organic agriculture stemming from a partnership with the Rodale Institute. The Group became a B corp in 2016, and today has 8 offices, operates in 90 countries, and employs around 900 collaborators globally. Since 2019, both the Italian and US subsidiaries have been Benefit Corporations.

JOB MISSION

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to help grow our Business in UK, upholding our core values of beauty, ethics, and sustainability.

As our New Business & Development Manager – Midlands, you will be fundamental to the development of the [ Comfort Zone ] & Skin Regimen Lx Business in the UK. You will be responsible the growth of the region by pro-actively researching and winning new spa partnerships alongside the development of existing partners in line with the company brand standards and sustainability values.

What You Will Do

• Develop a strong understanding of [ comfort zone ] & Skin Regimen Lx markets, customer needs and competition.
• Represent the company to the highest level at all times, according to company expectations.
• Implement the new business sales strategy by following your critical path, resulting in meeting the set budgets, monthly and annually
• Ensure research is carried out in all areas of New Business from Hotel, Health & Fitness and Day Spa, taking into consideration the CZ/SR Brand position and integrity to existing accounts as agreed with the Country Manager
• Evaluate each business opportunity with respect to financial value, strategic fit, culture fit and risk profile
• Proven ability to secure meetings with business opportunities and convert to openings
• Respond to all New Business Enquiries efficiently, qualify/disqualify.
• Develop and present bespoke business quotes & proposals to meet the needs of the new business
• Efficiently & accurately complete the opening negotiations by acquiring agreement with the new partner and completing the relevant contracts
• Build strong professional relationships with the existing salon and spa partners
• Understand the accounts business and put strategic plans together to grow their CZ/SR Business through core and promotional activity.
• Meet sell in targets (core, promotional & corporate gift)
• Manage the accounts Stock levels, develop sell through strategy
• Establish and maintain the brands standards through implementation of the visual merchandising.
• Set and host events in sites as required and meet sell through targets
• Train all accounts in product and sales knowledge to develop retail growth
• Ensure full understanding of our technical treatments and liaise with the spa trainer to book training
• Manage own diary efficiently, to achieve key objectives of the role and needs of the business
• Look at additional new business opportunities, outside the above markets, and discuss the opportunities with the sales manager and routes to market
• Effectively represent CZ/SR at trade shows, corporate presentations and on sales visits to network and conduct market research.
• Preparing/presenting sales results at Sales Meetings & actively participate in all Sales Meetings
• Participate in social and environmental initiatives to increase [comfort zone] sustainability credentials
  
  
  

Who You Are

• Vast and varied industry knowledge across all business types and competitive companies
• Effective communication skills at all levels of the business.
• Efficient and accurate administrative & time management skills.
• This role requires strong sales, retail & spa experience within the skincare or beauty industry.
• Proven track record of developing and building accounts spa business and identifying, presenting & winning new business opportunities.
• Strong and effective negotiation, communication and presentation skills across all organisational levels.
• Work under pressure to deliver on monthly and annual targets
• Has a recognised spa / beauty therapy qualification.
• Highly motivated, Passionate, enthusiastic with strong business acumen.
• Flexible attitude towards changing goals.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Commercially minded, passion sustainability
  
  
  

This position is for the Midlands Region: Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, West Midlands, Northants, Rutland, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, North Wales & to work alongside the Regional Spa Trainer

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US

At Davines Group, we may not be perfect, but we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where we grow together. We believe in the power of beauty—both in the products we create and in the way we treat the planet and people. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and when you join our team, you’ll become part of a company that makes decisions with the future in mind. We value individuals who are passionate about purposeful innovation and are eager to contribute to a positive impact on the world.

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

At Davines Group, we celebrate diversity and inclusiveness as core values that are integral to our Ethical Chart. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our hiring practices are free from discrimination, and we do not make employment decisions based on race, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other factor unrelated to merit. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and thrive.