Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Business Development Manager to grow our contract manufacturing and private-label business within the skincare, cosmetics, and beauty industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, acquiring new clients, developing long-term partnerships, and managing relationships with brands seeking formulation, product development, private-label, and contract manufacturing services.

The ideal candidate understands the skincare and beauty manufacturing industry and has experience working with beauty brands, distributors, retailers, entrepreneurs, and other B2B customers

Responsibilities

- Identify and develop new business opportunities for contract manufacturing, private-label, and custom formulation services.
- Prospect and acquire current skincare, cosmetics, personal care, and beauty brand clients.
- Build relationships with established brands, start-ups, distributors, retailers, and other potential B2B partners.
- Understand client requirements, including product concept, formulation, packaging, quantities, target pricing, and launch timelines.
- Work closely with R&D;, formulation, production, quality assurance, purchasing, packaging, and management teams to evaluate new projects.
- Guide prospective clients through the product development and manufacturing process from initial inquiry to commercial production.
- Prepare proposals, quotations, presentations, and manufacturing solutions based on customer requirements.
- Follow up on samples, formulations, quotations, packaging requirements, and production opportunities.
- Negotiate pricing,



minimum order quantities (MOQs), project requirements, and commercial terms within company guidelines.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified leads and manufacturing opportunities.
- Manage existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional products and repeat manufacturing orders.
- Maintain regular communication with clients throughout product development and production.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, emerging ingredients, product categories, and market opportunities.
- Attend beauty trade shows, industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to generate leads and represent the company.
- Collaborate with marketing to develop B2B sales materials, presentations, and lead-generation campaigns.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, quotations, projects, client communications, and sales activities.
- Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and business development reports for management.
- Achieve established revenue, new-client acquisition, and business development targets.

Skills

- 2-3 years of experience in business development, B2B sales, account management, or contract manufacturing.
- Experience in skincare, cosmetics, personal care, beauty,



or related manufacturing industries is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of contract manufacturing, private-label manufacturing, product development, and custom formulation is an asset.
- Understanding of the product development cycle from concept and formulation through packaging and production.
- Strong ability to generate leads and develop new B2B accounts.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively between customers and internal manufacturing departments.
- Results-oriented with the ability to meet sales and revenue targets.
- Proficiency Microsoft Office, and sales reporting tools.
- Ability to attend trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events as required.

Preferred Industry Knowledge Experience or familiarity with the following would be an asset:

- Skincare and cosmetic formulations
- Private-label and contract manufacturing
- Creams, serums, cleansers, masks, lotions, and professional skincare products
- Cosmetic ingredients and raw materials
- Primary and secondary packaging
- Minimum order quantities (MOQs)
- Product costing and quotations
- Manufacturing lead times

Join us as a Junior Business Development Manager and embark on a rewarding journey where your enthusiasm fuels our growth! This paid position offers an exciting platform for professional development in a vibrant setting dedicated to innovation and success. Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Business Development Manager (Scarborough)
🏢 INTER COSMETIQUES
📍 Scarborough