Regional Business Development Manager – Midwest

Beauty Industry Group

Business Development Manager focused on developing partnerships and expanding the brand in beauty. Act as a connector with distributors and salon professionals in the professional beauty ecosystem.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and sales within the professional beauty market, with a focus on building relationships and driving growth for premium hair extension products. Proficient in managing distribution partnerships and executing business plans to achieve sales goals.

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Business DevelopmentSales GrowthAccount ManagementRelationship BuildingCRM Systems

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentSales ManagementAccount ManagementData AnalysisNegotiation

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentationSelf-StarterInitiativeAccountability

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Professional BeautyHair ExtensionsBeauty DistributorsSalon ChainsCPG Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive growth in the professional beauty market for premium hair extension products.
Develop and manage distribution partnerships, expanding brand presence in salons.
Build long-term relationships within the professional beauty ecosystem.
Act as a key connector between our brand and regional/national distributors, salon chains, and independent stylists.
Identify and develop new customer opportunities within the professional beauty industry.
Manage existing distribution partnerships to drive sell-in and sell-through.
Build and execute quarterly business plans to meet sales goals and KPIs.
Collaborate with internal sales and marketing teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or account management within the beauty, haircare, or CPG industry.
Proven success working with or managing beauty distributors and salon-based retail channels.
Deep understanding of the professional beauty ecosystem, including stylists, educators, and salons.
Strong track record of driving sales growth and cultivating long-term business relationships.
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
Self-starter with strong initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently.
Willingness to travel 50–60% for in-person meetings, events, and trade shows.
Passion for beauty, emerging hair trends, and supporting professionals in the salon industry.
Experience in the hair extension category is a strong plus.
Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and data analysis tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base pay of $85,000 with competitive Sales Inventive Plan
401(k) with company match - $ for $ up to 4% - immediately vested
Vacation/Holiday Leave
Great Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Opportunities for growth and advancement
And so much more!