Sales Representative

Witan Search; Paris; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading recruitment firm in the personal care sector is seeking a commercial professional to drive growth and manage key accounts from a remote location in France. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field and experience in the beauty sector. This role requires fluency in French and English, along with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills. You will enjoy autonomy and make a significant impact on the company's growth.

Prestations

Autonomy in account strategy

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ commercial experience in the personal care or beauty sector in France.
• Based in France and near a major international airport.
• Ability to travel 25–50% (day trips + overnight).

Responsabilités

• Deliver sales and gross margin growth across your portfolio.
• Build, manage, and expand customer relationships.
• Analyse market data to identify opportunities.
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and maintain trust.
• Plan customer visits and manage opportunities through the CRM pipeline.

Connaissances

Fluent French and English

Strong planning and organization skills

Relationship-building

Problem-solving skills

Confident using MS Office and CRM tools

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Outils

CRM tools

MS Office

Description du poste

Witan Search is a specialist executive search and recruitment firm connecting top talent with leading companies in the chemicals, manufacturing, and personal care sectors. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we help businesses secure professionals who drive innovation and growth.

Our consultative approach ensures we understand each client’s unique needs, delivering candidates aligned with their goals. We prioritise integrity, transparency, and quality in every search.

Ready to take a leading role in shaping growth across Europe’s personal care market? In this remote position, you’ll partner closely with major beauty and personal care brands, driving commercial success while working flexibly from home and travelling when the work demands it.

No two days look the same; one day you're strategising with customers, the next you're identifying new opportunities to strengthen our position in a fast-moving market.

You’ll manage key accounts, lead commercial initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor to customers looking for high-quality chemical solutions. This role offers scope to make a visible impact internally and with partners across France and beyond.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver sales and gross margin growth across your portfolio.
• Build, manage, and expand customer relationships, strengthening both new and existing accounts.
• Analyse market data to identify opportunities and drive commercial alignment.
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and maintain trust through proactive communication.
• Plan customer visits, follow up on actions, and manage opportunities through the CRM pipeline.
• Prepare visit reports, forecasts, and presentations on commercial activities and new products.
• Share insights on product performance, customer needs, and competitive trends.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts to support supply chain and business planning.
• Support accounting and customer service with collection activities.
• Collaborate across teams to drive commercial excellence.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 5–8 years’ commercial experience in the personal care or beauty sector in France.
• Fluent French and English.
• Based in France and near a major international airport.
• Strong planning, organisation, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident using MS Office and CRM tools.
• Ability to travel 25–50% (day trips + overnight).

Nice-to-Haves

• Proven success in value capture and commercial excellence programmes.
• Experience managing complex accounts in a technical sales environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market and customer data.

What’s in It for You

A high‑visibility commercial role where your work directly drives growth. You’ll enjoy autonomy, the chance to shape account strategy, and the opportunity to work with a respected global player in the personal care chemicals market. Expect a collaborative culture, ongoing development, and plenty of scope to make your mark.