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Elevation Labs

Sales & Business Development Manager

Elevation Labs, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Elevation Labs . We are looking for a driven, strategic deal-closer to join our team in the Beauty & Personal Care space. This role offers the freedom to lead, the support to thrive, and the opportunity to work with passionate colleagues in a fast-growing, innovative company.

In This Role

Own and grow key client relationships

Drive revenue through strategic selling and new business development

Shape commercial strategy and share market insights

Collaborate across R&D, marketing, and operations

Travel and represent a brand in the industry

Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic, hunter-minded, results-driven Sales and Business Development Manager to join our team. This role focuses on building strategic relationships with customers in Beauty and Personal Care, leading revenue growth, identifying new business opportunities, managing the full sales pipeline, converting leads into long-term partnerships, and shaping the commercial strategy to accelerate business expansion. The ideal candidate closes deals with strong customer centricity, technical knowledge, and excellent presentation and communication skills. This role also contributes to continual improvement of sales processes and marketing tools while staying informed about market trends.

Essential Functions, Key Objectives, And 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

Provide clear and timely forecasts for customers to inform internal Budget and Supply & Demand Planning

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 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 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

Represent the customer in all aspects of the business relationship with internal departments

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies Ideal Candidate Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

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

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

Travel Up to 50% travel required.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Business Development and Sales

Industries: Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Denver, CO

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