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Sr. Director, Formulation Sales

Debut Biotech
Location
San Diego, CA
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Debut
Salary
$170,000-$210,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum of 8-10 years in business development, lead generation, or formulation sales within the beauty industry
  • Deep, established relationships across (prestige and masstige) skincare brands
  • Proven track record of building and converting a pipeline of large, complex opportunities into awarded business
  • Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives, both internally and with customer organizations
  • Highly self-driven, results-oriented, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment
What the job really is

The Sr. Director of Formulation Sales at Debut will lead efforts to secure and expand strategic brand partnerships in the beauty industry, focusing on skincare brands. This role involves heavy outbound prospecting, managing complex sales cycles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve revenue targets. The position requires building and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers and driving the commercial process from initial contact to deal closure.

Benefits
  • Salary range: $170,000-$210,000
Things to weigh
  • Remote work may be considered for the right candidate, but San Diego-based preferred
  • Role involves significant travel (up to 50%) which may impact work-life balance
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