Sales Account Manager, Essential Oils, Germany

Sales Account Manager, Essential Oils, Germany or France

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At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 

If you are a success driven sales professional looking to grow your international account management career, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within the Essential Oils industry. In this role, you will manage and grow key customer relationships across Europe, while identifying and developing new business opportunities in markets including Germany, France, and other European countries.

You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where your commercial mindset, ability to build partnerships, and strong drive for results will be highly valued. This role offers strong exposure to international markets, the ability to influence regional growth strategies, and the chance to play a meaningful role in expanding the business across Europe.  APPLY TODAY!
 

What you'll do: 

• You will be an integral part of the commercial team, responsible for developing and delivering sales targets and activities in your territory to clients in F&F (flavor & fragrance houses), personal care (oral care, skin care, rinse off), aromatherapy.  

• You will determine your Sales Strategy for your assigned geographical area and assigned clients, in coordination with your Sales Manager 

• Search and obtain new customers accounts as well as maintaining and growing existing business for achieving sales objectives 

• Regularly visiting your existing customer base and potential customers, putting a higher attention on your most potential accounts and hottest projects  

• Sharing regularly forecasts internally and communicating immediately about any big change (wins and losses) to allow our team to adjust their purchasing and stocking decisions 

• Reporting regularly (monthly and under request) to your Sales Manager your sales, main business variations, main wins and losses, key visits and activities, agenda of visits for the coming weeks, market intelligence (trends, competition, etc.), and answering any additional question

What you'll bring: 

• Fluent business level of German and high level of English are a must, French or any other European language will be a plus.  

• Relevant sales experience in a B2B environment, ideally fragrances, extracts, ingredients for personal/home care, or specialty ingredients. Technical background would be preferable 

• A strategic approach to prospecting, developing business and winning new accounts along with the drive and passion to win! 

• Have the ability to work both autonomously as well as with a team and therefore needs a high level of self-discipline and motivation  

• Ability to travel regularly across your territory and other EU countries to visit clients, and trade shows. (60% of the time). Be willing to visit customers on average 3 out of 5 days per week and therefore has the ability to embrace coffee shop working  

• Project Management experience 

What you’ll get: 

• We offer you comprehensive onboarding and training. This secures a solid foundation to understand the organization and its products, technologies, systems, supporting functions and culture, which enhances your ability to quickly become productive and integrated into the Sensient organization. 

• We  support you in working cross-functionally with our R&D, Commercial, Operational and Service teams.  

• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities 

About Sensient:  

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Essential Oils: 

Sensient Essential Oils reinforces the strategy of keeping focused on natural ingredients, which are used in Flavors & Fragrance compositions, but other markets include aromatherapy, oral care, cosmetics, animal feed and pharmaceuticals. 

• SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the EU without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 
• RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work in Germany (preferred) or France and must reside near a major airport.
• THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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