Sr. Account Manager, Personal Care – Northeast (1918)
Our client, a trusted manufacturer of innovative functional additives, actives and preservatives, is seeking a technically astute Sr. Account Manager to manage established major accounts as well as create and implement strategy to gain business with key target customers. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing and growing large, complex accounts along with developing new business, be comfortable working with R&D as well as other decision-makers, and will enjoy being part of a close-knit, interactive team.
Requirements:
- A degree in chemistry, microbiology, cosmetic science, or a comparable technical qualification; alternatively, a commercial background combined with several years of experience in consultative sales of technically demanding Personal Care products.
- 10+ years of experience in the Personal Care and/or Home Care industry.
- A strong technical understanding of cosmetic formulations and their application in Personal Care products.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, self-motivated working style, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
- Willingness to travel within the sales territory approximately 40–60% of the time, as well as to attend scheduled meetings at the USA headquarters.
Location/Travel:
Location: Remote based in the Northeast
Travel: Overnight travel up to 40%
Why Consider:
- Respected and recognized manufacturer of functional ingredients.
- An exceptionally positive corporate culture with a great deal of stability; long tenures are the norm, and people are visible, respected and heard within the organization.
- Hire carefully and has been a very stable employer; they are not a revolving door but work hard to take care of their people.
- The hiring manager is well respected within the personal care industry; she is team-oriented, intelligent, and strives to set her people up for success.
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