Key Account Executive (Cosmetics Industry)

At Evolve today we offer complex Human Resources services, from business consulting to headhunting and recruitment. We have extensive experience in finding talented professionals, for a variety of industries, especially in the IT sector.
We started with a dream: to create a Human Resources company with a strong, unique profile on the market, deeply shaped by our core values: commitment to performance, professionalism, a balanced approach and deep satisfaction for our clients.
From that moment, we nurtured special relationships and we continuously evolved, being flexible, but staying true to our values. We aim higher and higher and we invite you to EVOLVE with us!

We are looking for a results-driven and enthusiastic Key Account Executive for our business partner, an exclusive distributor and supplier of specialty ingredients for a wide variety of consumer everyday products: Foodstuff, Beauty Care & Cosmetics, Detergent and similar products, Food Supplements and Pharmaceuticals & Injectables.

In this role you will be responsible for presentation, promotion and sale of active ingredients, emulsion to potential customers and existing ones and maintaining good relationships with them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agronomist, Food, or related field
2+ years sales experience
At least 1+ years experience in the Cosmetics/Personal Care Industry
Willingness to travel/visit multiple customers throughout the assigned territory (within the country)
Possibility to travel out of the country
Highly motivated and the target is driven with a proven track record in sales
Good selling, communication, and negotiation skills
Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to prioritize tasks assigned and complete them with success
Ability to develop in-depth relationships at all levels with customers
Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
Excellent knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
Highly motivated and the target is driven with a proven track record in sales
Knowledge of any other language (e.g., French) will be appreciated
Valid drivers’ license and clean driving record.

What will you do

Promoting and selling specialty ingredients intended for Cosmetic/Personal-Beauty Care, Pharma/Food Supplements & Detergents Industry
Provide customers with general & specific information, as well as technical support regarding product portfolio, relevant applications, documents, and presentations
Identifying potential customers and enhancing the clientele, while developing and maintaining positive and close working relationships with them
Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships
Supporting our channel partners in their sales and marketing activities
Ability to efficiently meet deadlines
Meeting or exceeding sales target

Compensation & Benefits

Continuous on-the-job training
Competitive reward package (salary + bonus) and tools required to effectively perform in this role (company car/cell phone/laptop for business purposes)
Professional growth
State of the art premises, providing a great working environment with relaxing break areas
The ability to work for a multicultural environment that embraces diversity