Sales/Business Development Representative --Northeast, Midwest OR Southeast

Our client is a manufacturer of personal care/HBA products and is seeking a Sales/Business Development representative for either the Northeast, Midwest or Southeast. Our client is looking for an outgoing, self-directed, and driven Sales and Business Development Representative who will be responsible for sales and developing new business as well as supporting growth of our existing customers within the cosmetic and personal care industry throughout its region.

Role & Responsibility

• Development and management of sales and new business within territory in accordance with company projections, meeting benchmark and quotas whilst ensuring YOY growth
• Identify, develop and execute market opportunities to increase sales of the company’s product portfolio through new sales channels, collaborations, and new initiatives
• Maintain relationships and increase business in existing accounts through consultative selling and introduction of new ingredients
• Meet customers face-to-face and deliver presentations to promote products, enhance customer relationships, address any product queries, and ensure we are selling all materials and services on offer
• Ability to acquire and present in depth knowledge of natural ingredients and integration into cosmetic and personal care formulas

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent years of experience in communication, business, marketing. Life science is an advantage
• Proven track record in sales and new business development
• 30% overnight travel
• Valid driver’s license
• Language – English a must, Spanish - an advantage