Sales Manager Oleochemistry Personal Care (m/f/d)

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About the company

An international trade and production company focusing on oleochemical raw materials and ingredients for applications in personal care, food industry and other industries. The company combines global procurement with market-oriented sales strength and offers tailor-made solutions along the entire value chain. Significant are a medium-sized structure, pragmatic decision-making paths and a strong focus on long-term customer relationships and sustainable growth.

Independent support and further development of existing customers in Germany and abroad with a focus on applications in the area of personal care and adjacent content markets Active distribution of a chemical-technical product portfolio (in particular oleochemical raw materials and related ingredients) taking into account market requirements and trends Responsibility for a defined sales area within an international sales setup Planning and implementation of earnings-oriented sales strategies to increase sales and market share Identification of new business opportunities and systematic acquisition of new customers - especially in the context of functional ingredients or comparable trade structures Expansion of long-term customer relationships through pragmatic, solution-oriented consulting and reliable implementation in day-to-day business Implementation of customer visits, price and contract negotiations as well as presentations at specialist and industry events Close coordination with internal interfaces (e.g. product management, supply chain) to develop market-oriented solutions

Complete studies in the economic or scientific and technical field or commercial training with relevant professional experience Embossed experience in the distribution of products in need of declaration, ideally in the commercial environment of ingredients (e.g. personal care, food ingredients, additives or chemical raw materials) knowledge of markets, applications and value chains in the field of cosmetic or functional ingredients; knowledge of oleochemistry of advantage Negotiating communication skills in German and English; supporting other languages Safe occurrence paired with clear implementation strength and pronounced result orientation High mobility readiness in the national and international context Structured, independent working with hands-on mentality and pragmatic approach Team orientation as well as the ability to move in dynamic trading structures targeted

Flexible working time design, mobile work/homeoffice Support for sustainable mobility (e.g. takeover of the German ticket, bicycle leasing) Occupational pensions and supplementary health benefits Grants to benefits and insurance Additional benefits and financial benefits Modern infrastructure and equipment Collaborative environment with flat hierarchies Content information

Attractive salary budget plus other extensive benefits