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Since establishing its first production and R&D center for almost 50 years, our client has built a worldwide reputation in the development of preservatives and has become one of the world's leading companies in this field. Its accumulated knowledge and expertise have enabled it to develop a variety of innovative and successful products, providing solutions for the entire personal care industry: skin care, hair care, oral care, baby care, etc., in response to industry and consumer trends.
With an emphasis on quality, flexibility, and technical support, its customers enjoy full service and support throughout the development, production, and product marketing phases. As a result, manufacturers can deliver safe products to consumers in compliance with the most stringent market and regulatory requirements.
Product safety and quality are ensured by ultramodern analytical and microbiological technology, ISO certification and environmentally friendly production facilities.
With an established network of local distribution channels in over forty countries, our client is an approved supplier to many global companies and industry leaders.

Our client is creating the position of Sales Manager France to strengthen its presence in France and the European market.
Remote work possible

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Marketing and sales of personal care products including management of distributors and direct customers.
 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.            To increase profitable sales through the development and maintenance of an effective relationship with customers and distributors.

2.            Introduction of new products.

3.            Managing the sales budget

4.            Real influence on company strategy in key regions

5.            Provide distributors and end customers with technical answers.
 

DUTIES:

1. Prepare and work in accordance with an annual sales budget and work plan for each distributor.

2. Manage the distributor. This includes direct communication, commercial and technical handling.

4. Understand customer needs. Find the right solution.

 5. Mapping the competition.

What indicators will determine the success of the position?

- Sales budget compliance

- Achievement of quality targets: project management, management of contacts with distributors
 

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- Degree in Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacy

- Minimum of 8 years' experience in sales of raw materials in the personal care industry (including manufacturing companies) Strong knowledge of the chemistry of preservatives, emollients, surfactants, actives and the wet wipes market

- Experience in sales management, distributor management

- Technical background

- Perfect French & English- essential, Italian is a plus
       

COMPETENCIES -

- Proactive and independent

- Ability to lead

- Team player

- Communication skills

- Commercial and strategic vision
 

Annual salary package: +/- 80k€ + 10% + Company Car

"Portage Salarial" - French third party employer