Company Overview

Our client is a well established, international distributor and retailer of specialty chemicals used in a wide portfolio of end markets, including personal care. They are a distributor for major global chemical manufacturers and have built a strong reputation as a reliable supply partner.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Technical Sales Manager who will be responsible for developing sales of specialty chemicals in the personal care segment across Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

The client has a large portfolio of over 250 products from approximately 20 suppliers, and has successfully developed the personal care sector in other European countries. This success has led to opportunities to develop the Nordic market.

Job Requirements

Candidates should have a proven track record in sales / business development in the personal care chemicals sector, most likely gained with a chemical distributor or manufacturer. A minimum of three years experience is expected.

They should have a strong technical understanding of personal care products and chemistry and most likely will hold a technical degree in chemistry or a closely related discipline. Although technical support is available in-house, candidates should be able to engage in technical conversations with customers and develop an in-depth understanding of their needs.

Candidates should have an entrepreneurial approach and be able to develop and execute a mid-term plan to strategically develop business.

Candidates should ideally be based in Denmark where the hiring company has an office, candidates in Sweden may also be considered. Please submit application and CV in English language.

This role is being readvertised, previous applicants need not re-apply.