Summit Cosmetics Europe is specialized in the distribution of raw materials for the Cosmetic Industry with its headquarter in Paris and sales offices in Germany.
Our expertise relies on the confidence of our partners, suppliers and customers which know the requirements of a profession where the performances need to remain sustainable.
To satisfy our customers, Summit Cosmetics Europe has a team with scientific background which can communicate easily with the formulators and meet their needs. Inside the headquater, an application lab allow a technical assistance and develop innovative formulas..
We can offer a complete portfolio of cosmetics ingredients which meet the global trends due to our close partnership with our suppliers.
To further develop our fingerprint, we are looking for a
Sales Director DACH
TASKS AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Management of the sales team and the customer service team in the German subsidiary
- Sales activities of cosmetic ingredients in DACH and Northern Europe & Eastern countries
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement a high-level sales strategy and action plan to achieve the company’s mid term plan and company vision for the defined territory
- Build and maintain a strong, lasting relationship and familiarity with customers
- Sales responsibility
- Responsible to directly manage sales team (2 sales person + 1 inside sales person) and customer service team (1 leader and 3 person) at German branch
- Management of all sales activities, such as :
- Ensuring customer satisfaction
- customer contract negotiations, business review with key customers
- Prospecting new customers and opportunities, market and customer analyses
- Budget planning, sales forecasts
- Bring market trends and customers voice to management and marketing team for company strategic actions, sourcing activities, and supplier management
- Represent the company at trade fairs or scientific days
QUALIFICATION
- University degree in Biochemistry or Biology or Chemistry or Engineering School (EBI) or specialized training (ISIPCA). Possibility coupled with business school but technical base
- Long years’ experience in the sale of ingredients for the cosmetics or personal care industry or in personal care distribution company
- Very good knowledge of the cosmetics market and very good connection with customers (Purchasing and R&D) in Europe, especially DACH
- Very good experience to manage people as manager & leader of a team.
- Strong commercial sense & strategy design skills
- Fluent English and German or full professional ability. Excellent spelling.
- French is a plus.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
BENEFITS
- An exciting challenge with experienced colleagues in your team
- Home office / remote is possible on a pro rata basis
- Travel allowance or car with private use
- Intensive induction training
- Holiday pay and 13th monthly salary
- Capital-forming benefits (VWL)
- Foreign travel health insurance
- Group accident insurance
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