Senior Technical Sales Manager - Cosmetic Active Ingredients | Chemiker (m/w/d)
bitop AG
Job Summary
As a Senior Technical Sales Manager at bitop AG, you will play a pivotal role in driving the global success of the innovative active ingredient Ectoin® within the cosmetics and personal care industry. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve managing international distribution partners and key accounts, providing technical product training to sales teams, and developing strategic growth plans based on market analysis. You will act as a brand ambassador at major international trade fairs and conferences, delivering technical presentations and authoring scientific articles for trade journals. This role is highly collaborative, requiring close coordination with internal departments like production and quality control to ensure project success. This position is ideal for a professional who enjoys a mix of strategic planning and hands-on client interaction, offering significant creative freedom and the opportunity to work for a global market leader in biotechnology while traveling internationally about 45% of the time.
Required Skills
Education
Successfully completed degree in Business Administration or Natural Sciences, ideally in the field of Chemistry or Biology.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in the Cosmetics & Personal Care sector
- Proven track record in the sales of active ingredients or fine chemicals
- Experience in managing international distributors and key accounts
- Professional experience in creating marketing content and scientific articles
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 45% travel activity). Must be proficient in using AI tools and Microsoft Office.