General Manager International

CompanyThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing international business within the fragrance and beauty sector. With a strong portfolio of globally recognised brands, an established international footprint, and ambitious plans for future growth, the business is entering a pivotal stage in its evolution. The focus now is on accelerating international performance, unlocking new growth opportunities, and building a more diversified, profitable global operation.RoleThe International General Manager is one of the most significant leadership appointments in the business. Reporting directly to the COO, you will lead a sizeable international operation spanning EMEA and Asia, with full responsibility for commercial performance, market strategy and long-term growth. This is not a traditional international sales role.You will be responsible for shaping where the business plays, how it wins, and where it invests. From optimising existing distributor partnerships to identifying new channels, routes to market and growth opportunities, you will play a central role in defining the next phase of the company's international journey. Alongside ownership of a substantial P&L, you will lead an established team, build strategic partnerships and work cross-functionally to drive profitable, sustainable growth.PersonYou are an experienced International General Manager, International Director or senior commercial leader with a successful track record in fragrance, beauty, luxury or premium consumer brands.You have led international businesses across multiple markets, managed complex distributor networks and delivered meaningful growth whilst maintaining a sharp focus on profitability.Commercially astute and strategically minded, you're capable of operating at both board level and in the detail. You understand how to build markets, develop routes to market, unlock commercial opportunities and challenge existing thinking to deliver better results. Most importantly, you're an entrepreneurial leader with the credibility, ambition and energy to drive transformation in a fast-moving international business.Why Join?This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a significant international business and genuinely influence its future direction. You'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, build new growth platforms, evolve the operating model and make a visible impact at leadership level.For an ambitious international leader looking to step into a high-profile role with real scope, challenge and opportunity, this is a career-defining appointment.