Technical Sales Executive - South East England, United Kingdom - Atom Recruitment Ltd.

Atom Recruitment Ltd.

Verified Company

South East England, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our Client offers new and exciting technologies for cosmetic formulation. They export their range of functional ingredients across the world through a trusted network of distributors.

They are now seeking a
Technical Sales Executive - Cosmetic Ingredients. This position will be
office OR home based (ideally located within Southern England) with
UK & worldwide travel. The position is a full-time permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and nurture customer & distributor relationships
Answer requests for pricing, samples and provide customers and distributors with technical and marketing support
Build and develop longterm relationships with customers & distributors via online/virtual and in person meetings
Present technical material to customers and distributors
Commercially astute, you will achieve and develop sales in a highly competitive market building upon the existing customer base
Deliver a firstclass service to customers
Attend trade exhibitions, conferences, seminars, training, customer entertaining and sales meetings as required within the UK and internationally
Facilitate webinars and online training for customers and distributors
Monitor UK and international trends in the cosmetic industry and identify opportunities for growth
Handle multiple accounts, projects, and activities and, when required, modify working style to represent international relations

Qualifications and Experience
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A scientific background, ideally in Cosmetic Science.Knowledge of cosmetic ingredients would be advantageous
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Experienced Technical Sales Representative OR a Development Chemist within the Personal Care / Cosmetics industry with a scientific background and an ambition to pursue a career in technical sales:

Willingness to travel internationally as the role progresses
A track record of successful account or project management and new business development, ideally acquired in the cosmetics industry
OR a comparable technical environment
Excellent customerfacing negotiation skills, with the ability needed to deliver customer solutions
Tenacity and selfreliance
A passion for selling and promoting cosmetic active ingredients and functional materials
Excellent communication skills, with flair to deliver bespoke ideas and concepts to meet customer needs
A motivated and enthusiastic selfstarter who can work autonomously
Language skills are highly beneficial but not essential.

In return, our Client is offering a salary of c£35,000 (negotiable dependent on experience) per annum basic plus car allowance, bonus and benefits.