As the founding lead of a new category, you will build and scale a Health & Beauty trading unit from the ground up. You will define the sourcing strategy, negotiate stock acquisitions, and manage high-volume wholesale distribution. This 0→1 role combines commercial execution with strategic leadership to tackle inventory inefficiencies in a high-growth environment.
Head of Health & Beauty Trading at venture-backed B2B commerce startup
Are you a senior Health & Beauty trading expert looking to build a new business unit from the ground up within a well-funded, tech-enabled B2B commerce startup? This founding role offers you full autonomy over sourcing strategy, complex price negotiations, and category P&L management as you solve massive inventory challenges for global brands while leveraging a scalable, data-driven platform. You will have a unique opportunity to combine your commercial instincts with founder-level equity and high-impact leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Venture-backed B2B commerce startup
What you will do
- Source and negotiate bulk inventory acquisitions from international brands, retailers, and distributors.
- Execute and manage the end-to-end trading lifecycle, including pricing, valuation, and wholesale placement.
- Own the unit’s P&L and operational roadmap while scaling the team as the category grows.
Who this is a fit for
- Extensive commercial experience trading Health & Beauty stock across wholesale, distribution, or retail buying.
- Proven track record of managing complex negotiations, inventory risk, and high-value commercial P&Ls.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build supplier networks from scratch in a fast-paced environment.
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Why this role is remarkable
- Founding ownership of a dedicated trading unit with the autonomy to build your own team and strategy.
- Supported by significant venture capital funding and a scalable technology platform to accelerate market placement.
- Direct impact on reducing market inefficiencies by creating sophisticated secondary markets for premium consumer goods.
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