Key Account Sales Manager\Business Development

创元集团; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

创元集团, a leading Chinese cosmetics OEM/ODM manufacturer, seeks an experienced B2B Sales Manager to drive growth and expand key accounts in France and Europe. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience in the cosmetics industry with top beauty groups like L'Oréal and possess fluency in both French and English. Responsibilities include identifying new clients, achieving sales targets, and coordinating projects with internal teams during product lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B sales/business development experience in the cosmetics industry.
• Proven experience with top beauty groups like L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, etc.
• Deep understanding of OEM/ODM business model.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new clients in France and Europe.
• Drive growth and achieve annual sales targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet client needs.
• Participate in international beauty exhibitions.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Client development skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional coordination

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Job description

A leading Chinese cosmetics OEM/ODM manufacturer with its own factories, serving top global beauty groups including L’Oréal.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, prospect, and acquire new key accounts in France and Europe, focusing on international beauty giants and major private label brands.

Drive OEM/ODM business growth for makeup and skincare products, achieve annual sales targets, and maintain long-term client relationships.

Coordinate with China-based internal teams (R&D, Production, QC, Supply Chain) to align client needs on pricing, packaging, quality, lead time, and MOQ.

Participate in international beauty exhibitions (Luxe Pack, Cosmoprof, etc.) for customer acquisition and brand promotion.

Act as the key interface between European clients and the company’s internal operations throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Requirements – Mandatory

5+ years of B2B sales/business development experience in the cosmetics industry, specifically in makeup.

Proven experience working with top beauty groups (e.g., L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, Shiseido, Chanel, Dior, Clarins, etc.) either as a brand owner, OEM/ODM manufacturer, or raw material/packaging supplier serving these accounts.

Deep understanding of the OEM/ODM business model: formulation, pricing, MOQ, lead time, quality control, and regulatory requirements.

Fluent in French and English (both required).

• Results-oriented, with excellent client development, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination skills.