We are Oriflame
Founded in Sweden in 1967, Oriflame is a social selling beauty company present in over 60 countries around the world. We embrace a unique and holistic view of beauty—Beauty by Sweden. To us, beauty is a way of life; it encompasses being healthy, enjoying beautiful skin, and discovering personal expression. Our portfolio of nature-inspired beauty products, powered by science, is marketed through approximately 3 million Independent Oriflame Brand Partners.
Purpose of the Role
- Lead and refine the operating model across Venture Markets and Franchisees.
- Oversee the performance, leadership, and strategic evolution of all venture markets.
- Drive innovative pilots and scalable solutions in markets with mixed channel formats.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with franchise partners.
- Play a key role in succession planning and general manager selection for future growth.
What Will You Do?
Strategic Leadership
- Define and continuously enhance the operating model across various growth formats.
- Evaluate and recruit local leadership (GMs) to ensure strong market execution.
- Drive transformation and agility in market go-to-market models.
Operational Oversight
- Deliver profitable growth across all venture markets.
- Identify and solve operational bottlenecks; contribute to the development of next-generation market leaders.
- Partner with key functions to ensure scalability, compliance, and operational excellence.
Commercial Contribution
- Track trends and innovation in beauty and direct/social selling models.
- Act as deputy to the CCO on relevant commercial initiatives and global coordination.
- Support communication flow with the Global Leadership Team.
Your Background and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet all of the following essential requirements:
- Held at least 2 General Manager-level roles in the direct selling beauty industry.
- Minimum 10 years of leadership experience, including market P&L ownership.
- Held at least 2 international leadership roles outside of Switzerland across different geographies.
- Demonstrated success in both corporate and franchise/direct selling hybrid structures.
- Experience working with social selling and influencer-driven go-to-market strategies.
- Fluent in English, with proven ability to communicate at Board and Executive Team level.
- Open to relocation or based in Switzerland with valid work eligibility.
Highly Advantageous
- Familiarity with Central & Eastern European markets and beauty sector dynamics.
- Working knowledge of Swedish and/or Russian is considered an asset.
- Strong track record of succession planning and internal talent development.
What Do We Offer?
Working at Oriflame means being part of a global company defined by a dynamic culture, meaningful work, and opportunities for professional growth. As an employer, we expect a lot from our people, but we also empower them to embrace challenges, foster an entrepreneurial spirit, and fulfill our brand promise. Importantly, we recognize their efforts and celebrate their achievements.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.