Technical Business Development Manager–Beauty and Personal Care-West Coast
Technical Business Development Manager, Beauty & Personal Care
IMCD US currently has an opening for a Technical Business Development Manager within our Beauty & Personal Care business unit. This role is on the West Coast, USA.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation, is what still drives us today.
Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth.
This position will work to professionally represent IMCD and promote our Beauty and Personal Care portfolio. This position will work to distinguish IMCD with value added technical support for our customers and to grow Beauty & Personal care portfolio sales.
Successful candidates will be responsible to:
Lead projects to completion with the collaboration of Regional Account Managers
Organize and lead pillar promotions including feedback from the customer to IMCD and to the principal.
Facilitate customer specific presentations on IMCD’s capability, trend analysis and end applications
Liaison with pillar principals and IMCD Principal Manager on goals and objectives, as well as specific product and market targets
Make product recommendations
Understand the pillar portfolio and do hands on work in a laboratory setting
Skills:
Competency, Sales Management Systems and Microsoft Office or equivalent.
Demonstrated enthusiasm, self-motivation, and team player mentality
Good relationship building skills
Will exhibit an eagerness for contributing beyond immediate duties and getting the job done
Will be sufficiently mature to be able to move forward from setbacks
Required Qualifications:
Minimum B.S. Degree in Science
Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in the Beauty & Personal industry
Desired Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Science
Business development or technical sales certifications
Competencies:
Business Acumen
Problem Solving/Analysis
Customer/Client Focus
Communication Proficiency
Teamwork Orientation
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed.
Travel
50% travel is expected for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
IMCD Offers
If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical, commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your own mark. We are committed to delivering value and acting responsibly. As we grow, we keep our founders’ entrepreneurial spirit intact, creating a world of opportunity. As a truly international company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Toronto. Our Group Office is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large cap AEX index