Interim Team Lead Sales

**Unternehmensbeschreibung**
DOUGLAS is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The company is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,850 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, DOUGLAS is the partner of choice for brands and offers a selected range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, make-up, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the company’s strategy “Let it Bloom - DOUGLAS 2026”. The winning business model is underpinned by DOUGLAS’ omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the fiscal year 2022/23, DOUGLAS generated sales of 4.1 billion euros and employed around 18,000 people across Europe.
**Sub-Headline** For our headquarters in Düsseldorf we are looking for you as**
**TASKS WITH IMPACT**
DOUGLAS is not just Europe’s leading omnichannel provider of premium beauty but also a pioneer in retail media. Through _Douglas Marketing Solutions_, we enable brands to be present directly at the digital point of sale—whether via our online shops, apps, or in-store. Leveraging our extensive first-party data, we deliver precise, data-driven advertising campaigns that help acquire new customers and strengthen brand loyalty. Retail media at Douglas merges e-commerce with marketing to create powerful, measurable advertising solutions. By combining on-site and off-site campaigns, we drive impactful brand visibility and ensure a seamless integration of marketing efforts. Our vision is to actively shape the future of advertising and offer our partners close, personalized support throughout their journey.
- Lead and inspire the international Retail Media sales team to meet ambitious revenue targets by setting a strong example through impactful presentations, complex contract negotiations, and establishing high-value partnerships.
- Drive the strategic development and expansion of data-driven marketing products such as DMPs, CDPs, and DSP integrations, ensuring their successful market adoption.
- Build and nurture a high-performing sales team through coaching, development plans, and regular feedback, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous growth.
- Translate market insights into actionable strategies, empowering the team to effectively address client needs and remain competitive.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Client Services and Campaign Management to ensure the successful implementation of client campaigns.
- Establish thought leadership through office visits, trade shows, and virtual events, positioning the team as recognized experts in the field.
- Ensure the effective use of Salesforce CRM for pipeline management, progress tracking, and accurate sales reporting.

**YOUR SKILLS**
- At least 6 years of sales experience with 4+ years in retail media or digital advertising, ideally on the publisher side, with a proven track record.
- Strong understanding of first-party data integration and orchestration across various client platforms.
- Fluent in both German and English.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and analytical thinking to translate complex market needs into focused sales strategies.
- Experience in coordinating and leading international teams is highly desirable.

**OUR BENEFITS FOR YOU**
We want you to feel comfortable at your job. That’s why you’ll receive your own individual work equipment.

Your personal development: We want you to grow with us. Become part of our mentoring program, make use of our E-learning platforms and take advantage of many more individual development offers.

30 days of vacation per year

You like a hybrid working model? We offer a balance between mobile work and office days in a collaborative environment (average of 8 days/month)

Super Sale: Our employee discount for both online and in store is the cherry on the top. Not enough? More discount opportunities are available to you thanks to our corporate benefits.

️ You like fitness? Great Then our gym pass is just right for you.

Canteen & bistro, as well as free drinks

A positive and motivating environment & celebration of successes

✨ A positive and motivating environment & celebrating successes at regular company events such as DOClub, summer party, Women's Day, etc.
**DOES THIS APPLY TO YOU?**

**We can´t wait to meet you**

Job Reference: HQ01564