Sales Manager - Life Science
Job description
On behalf of our client, a leading Italian company producing specialty chemicals for the Food, Beverage and Life science markets, part of a rapidly expanding international group, we are looking for a Sales Manager Life Sciences with the task of developing the business at a global level in the cosmetic, detergent, pharmaceutical, healthcare, agrochemical segments.
Within the Life Science Application BU, the candidate will have the following responsibilities:
- Consolidation and development of the customer portfolio in Italy and abroad, including the management of local distributors
- Preparation of the sales budget and forecasts
- Development of commercial and operational marketing plans
- Identification, in collaboration with the R&D function, of new products or technical applications designed to meet customer needs
- Participation in trade fairs and sector events
- Market analysis and competition monitoring and mapping
- Sales reporting activities
Willingness to travel in Italy and abroad.
Professional experience
previous experience in similar roles (5-8 years), gained with producers or distributors of chemical specialties
Soft skills
Strong commercial attitude and customer orientation, good technical skills, proactivity, dynamism and a mindset oriented to business development.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the attitude to operate in multinational contexts, participating in local and international intra-functional committees.
Education
Degree in scientific disciplines (chemistry, CTF, biology) or economics.Masters and / or specialization courses in economic-marketing or scientific disciplines are appreciated.
Languages
English (fluent - mandatory), French (recommended), German (welcome)
Place of work: Milan
Location
Milan
Industry
Chemical
Employment Type
Permanent
Experience
Middle management
Job Function
Sales