Jobs in the cosmetics industry

Vauban Executive Search is a leading recruitment firm specializing in several sectors: finance, real estate, research, and cosmetics. With a dynamic and specialized team, the firm supports your company in recruiting expert profiles in the cosmetics industry.

The challenges of the cosmetics sector

Understanding the challenges of the cosmetics industry is essential for successful recruitment in a cosmetics company in France; " cosmetics recruitment " requires solid knowledge of the sector's growth.

France has over 79,000 companies operating in the cosmetics sector, representing 170,000 jobs directly or indirectly linked to this booming industry. Recruitment is therefore a particularly strategic challenge given the intense competition.

The cosmetics sector covers seven distinct areas: baby products, dental care, makeup, hair care, hygiene and personal care, perfumery, and finally, beauty and facial care products. For each of these areas, it is important for cosmetic laboratories to recruit skilled professionals.

Our cosmetics recruitment agency handles recruitment for executives in a variety of positions. The cosmetics industry encompasses a wide range of skill sets: Toxicology Director, Technical Sales Engineer, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Director. This is in addition to more traditional roles in top management, sales, and human resources.

At Vauban ExecutiveSearch, the interviews we conduct with our candidates are a valuable opportunity for them to share their vision of the evolution of the cosmetics industry. Their accounts also allow us to identify each candidate's soft and hard skills during these interviews.

Through their academic and professional background, as well as their vision, we determine each candidate's level and aspirations. These various elements are taken into account to select the best candidate for your company.

Recruitment methodology

Vauban Executive Search relies on a methodology that perfectly blends traditional headhunting methods with digital techniques. For cosmetic positions, as well as for all recruitment needs across all sectors handled by the firm, a direct approach is always preferred.

To create a job in cosmetic laboratories in the Île-de-France region , and especially to find the perfect candidate in this field, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the sector. Vauban Executive Search possesses the necessary expertise to effectively meet your requirements. Indeed, although it is a small company with 3 partners and 10 employees, most of them have around ten years of experience in cosmetic recruitment .

Recruiting for certain positions in this field requires highly specialized skills. This is the case, for example, with recruitment in chemistry, which demands a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes. Whatever position your company is targeting—chemist, engineer, manager, or marketer—you can rely on us. During the recruitment process, we verify the candidate's experience against the information provided in their CV.

Define the company's needs

As specialists, we understand your company's structure and can therefore grasp the various objectives of your upcoming recruitment. We take your company culture into account to recruit the candidate who best shares your values ​​and will integrate seamlessly into your teams.

Candidate profile and available position

This step aims to define the key elements of the recruitment process. Successful recruitment in the cosmetics sector relies on a relevant job description and a clear explanation of the responsibilities involved. Our expertise in the cosmetics industry allows us to effectively analyze compensation and define the ideal candidate profile for your company.

Candidate selection

Once the candidate profile is defined, we proceed to search for the candidates who best match it. A direct approach is initially taken through our networks built on our experience in the cosmetics industry.

During the selection process, we also consult external CV databases and recent directories listing the contact details and positions of former students of higher education programs.

Creating organizational charts of pre-selected companies allows you to get in touch with their employees to present your recruitment offer.

Candidate evaluation

The evaluation of candidates involves an interview designed to identify key skills relevant to the job objectives and your company culture. The use of role-playing scenarios during the interviews allows for a precise assessment of candidates' ability to handle complex situations related to the position. The interviews include a testing and feedback phase for the candidate, which they may request at any time.

The presentation of the candidates

Candidates selected after the evaluation are contacted by the recruitment managers attached to your company. These interviews are ideally scheduled within 10 days of the application submission.

We then conduct a debriefing with each party to jointly define the next steps for each application.

Professional reference check

Finalist candidates undergo a professional reference check. This check is carried out with the candidate's consent. The candidate is kept informed of the various steps taken with their previous employers and other relevant individuals involved in this check.

We attach particular importance to providing our clients with an oral report of this control.

Negotiation and assumption of duties

Once a candidate has been selected, we assist both parties until the onboarding phase. This assistance includes participating in the negotiation process. We also support the candidate with the formalities of leaving their current position. This assistance is provided only at the candidate's request.

We remain present during the candidate's trial period until they are integrated into their new job.