Account Manager – Personal Care (m/f/d)
Key Skills
Job Description
Account Manager – Personal Care (m/f/d) OQEMA Rotterdam BV is a supplier of specialty raw materials. We have extensive representation in many sectors including Flavour and Fragrance, Nutrition (Food/Feed) and Personal Care & Cosmetic ingredients. OQEMA Rotterdam has 20 employees in the office and 2 employees in warehouse. What we stand for: We play to win – Performance. We are one – Collaboration. We dare to be different- Courage. We embrace diversity – Love. We walk our talk – Sincerity. In Rotterdam we are predominantly active in the Flavour & Fragrance industry, we supply to many fragrance houses with ingredients to produce perfumes. Beside the fragrances, we are also active in our growing segment; Personal Care & Cosmetics. We are seeking an Account Manager – Personal Care who will be involved in the Personal Care & Cosmetics division. This position is based in Capelle aan den IJssel. The job is for 32-40 hours. Objective of Position To maintain & support current business with customers and develop new business in the Personal & Beauty Care division. Key responsibilities Handling general sales operations to both existing and new customers through various sales channels, executing the sales contracts, building strong relationship with customers Realize sales budget and sales targets Customers visits Purchase products in collaboration with Supply Logistics chain Work on the existing product range, increase exposure and expand the product range. Develop new markets and maintain a close relationship with current customers. Report and communicate effectively new trends or significant development within the market. Prepare samples and documents for the customers. Support Account manager in their roles with Sales & Marketing. Active and close cooperation with principals (suppliers), active promotion of their materials. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related Specific market segment and/or application expertise is beneficial 3 or more years of experience in the relevant field or related experience Previous experience working in the Chemical distribution industry is a pre. Self-motivated, able to work independently. Experience with Sales/Product development (R&D) Show a high degree of initiative and have a proactive approach. Fluently English and Dutch, French would be a big plus. Team player able to interact with all aspects of the company. HBO graduated or self skilled (preferable chemical/food/cosmetics focused). We offer Professional and pleasant work environment with a dynamic team. Market conform salary with excellent secondary employment benefits. 25 Holidays and 5 ATV days Send your motivational letter and C.V. to: [email protected]
Core Responsibilities
Manage sales operations and customer relationships for existing and new customers, achieve sales targets, and develop business in the Personal Care and Cosmetics division. Expand product offerings and markets, coordinate with suppliers and logistics, prepare customer samples and documents, and report market trends.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field is sought, along with at least three years of relevant experience; experience in chemical distribution is preferred. Candidates should have sales or product development experience, be proactive and self-motivated, work well independently and in a team, and be fluent in English and Dutch; French is an advantage.
Benefits
- 25 Holidays
- 5 ATV Days
- Excellent Secondary Employment Benefits
About OQEMA Group
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
The OQEMA Group, formerly Overlack, is one of the five largest chemical distributors in Germany and one of the top ten in Europe. Over a 1,500 employees are currently working for OQEMA all across of Europe. At the interface between chemicals manufacturers and chemical-processing industries, the OQEMA Group provides European services along the supply chains: ranging from the procurement, product development and individual mixing to logistics and recycling. The Group has specific expertise in the technical and regulatory support of its customers. The distributor with headquarters in Mönchengladbach, Germany, is also the exclusive sales partner of various renowned suppliers. OQEMA customers across Europe consist of companies from various business areas such as life science, technical and environment applications. OQEMA offers a dynamic and growing range of 15,000 products. What we stand for Passion – We go the extra mile We put in extra effort and dedication to ensure the success of our customers, partners, team and company. Performance – We play to win We strive to win, as a team and individually. We see setbacks as an opportunity to learn and develop. We want to move forward, to innovate and improve. Collaboration – We are one OQEMA We care for each other just like a family and, as a pan-European group, we follow a common goal. Courage – We dare to be different We encourage ourselves and others to go off the beaten track and explore new approaches. Love – We embrace diversity We appreciate our differences. We treat each other with respect, and are open to other opinions, cultures and experiences, and to learning from them. Sincerity – We walk our talk We do what we say and say what we think. We are trustworthy, reliable, open and fair. We are looking for people with Qaracter! For a full listings of our jobs, visit www.oqema-jobs.com.