Sales Manager EMEA – Cosmetics/Personal Care
Permanent | Full-time | Germany (Home Office) I’m supporting a
mid-sized, established specialty chemicals business
as they expand their
EMEA sales organisation
following a newly created regional gap and increasing commercial demand. This is an
urgent hire , with flexibility to appoint
one or potentially two Sales Managers
depending on profile fit. Role & Responsibilities
Ownership of sales activities for a defined EMEA region (countries to be finalised) Management and development of
direct customers and distributors Revenue, margin, and volume responsibility for assigned territories New customer acquisition and long-term relationship development Planning and execution of customer visits, technical workshops, trade fairs, and events Offer preparation, pricing discussions, and contract negotiations Close collaboration with internal sales support, marketing, and technical teams Travel requirement:
approx.
30–50% , mainly Germany/DACH plus selected international trips Degree in
chemistry, life sciences, cosmetics science , or comparable scientific field OR
business degree with
strong technical sales exposure and chemical understanding 2–3+ years B2B sales experience
(more senior profiles also welcome) Experience in
specialty chemicals, life sciences, cosmetics, or personal care
preferred Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills Structured, independent working style and willingness to travel German & English required ,
Spanish a plus Location & Setup
Home Office anywhere in Germany possible Ideally based in
West or South Germany Quarterly presence in Hamburg , plus onboarding and trade fairs Compensation
€60–70k base + bonus
for 2–3 years’ experience Up to €80–85k base
for senior profiles Bonus of approx.
€5–10k , performance-based Company car solution available (depending on location)
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Permanent | Full-time | Germany (Home Office) I’m supporting a
mid-sized, established specialty chemicals business
as they expand their
EMEA sales organisation
following a newly created regional gap and increasing commercial demand. This is an
urgent hire , with flexibility to appoint
one or potentially two Sales Managers
depending on profile fit. Role & Responsibilities
Ownership of sales activities for a defined EMEA region (countries to be finalised) Management and development of
direct customers and distributors Revenue, margin, and volume responsibility for assigned territories New customer acquisition and long-term relationship development Planning and execution of customer visits, technical workshops, trade fairs, and events Offer preparation, pricing discussions, and contract negotiations Close collaboration with internal sales support, marketing, and technical teams Travel requirement:
approx.
30–50% , mainly Germany/DACH plus selected international trips Degree in
chemistry, life sciences, cosmetics science , or comparable scientific field OR
business degree with
strong technical sales exposure and chemical understanding 2–3+ years B2B sales experience
(more senior profiles also welcome) Experience in
specialty chemicals, life sciences, cosmetics, or personal care
preferred Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills Structured, independent working style and willingness to travel German & English required ,
Spanish a plus Location & Setup
Home Office anywhere in Germany possible Ideally based in
West or South Germany Quarterly presence in Hamburg , plus onboarding and trade fairs Compensation
€60–70k base + bonus
for 2–3 years’ experience Up to €80–85k base
for senior profiles Bonus of approx.
€5–10k , performance-based Company car solution available (depending on location)
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