Sales Manager

AJ Group; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company car

Flexible hours

Remote work option

Good work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

AJ Group is partnering with an owner-managed, international specialty chemicals producer to recruit a Sales Manager for BeNeLux. You’ll own the BeNeLux market, focusing on cosmetics, personal care, household and I&I segments, with hybrid work and a 30% travel minimum.

You will lead sales from existing key accounts and win new customers, building long-term relationships and supporting joint development projects with manufacturers and partners.

Qualifikationen

• Around 10 years’ experience in specialty chemicals, ideally in personal care, home care or I&I.
• Strong technical understanding of products and applications. A chemistry degree is welcome but not essential, and experience counts for more.
• Commercial people with solid product knowledge, or technical experts ready to take the step into sales.
• Existing network across relevant industries in the BeNeLux region.
• Fluent Dutch and English; French is a strong advantage.
• Comfortable with regular travel (30%+) and a customer-focused approach.

Aufgaben

• Driving sales of specialty chemicals across BeNeLux, focusing on Cosmetics & Personal Care, Household and Industrial & Institutional Care
• Managing and growing existing key accounts, and winning new customers
• Building long-term strategic relationships with customers, including support on joint development projects
• Working closely with manufacturers and partners, including joint customer visits
• Representing the business at trade fairs and contributing to market analysis, product launches and pricing

Kenntnisse

Chemistry knowledge

BeNeLux market

Sales experience

Dutch language

English language

French advantage

Ausbildung

Chemistry degree (nice to have)

Jobbeschreibung

Sales Manager – Specialty (Cosmetics) Chemicals | BeNeLux

BeNeLux (hybrid, with 30% travel minimum) | Full-time, permanent

We’re partnering with an owner-managed, international specialty chemicals producer and distributor to find a Sales Manager for their BeNeLux business.

This is a chance to join a small, close-knit local team backed by a well-established global group. You’ll get real ownership of your market and a genuine path to grow with the business. The company has a family-oriented culture built on trust and flexibility. They care more about what you deliver than where you sit, and they understand that people have lives outside work.

What you’ll be doing

• Driving sales of specialty chemicals across BeNeLux, focusing on Cosmetics & Personal Care, Household and Industrial & Institutional Care
• Managing and growing existing key accounts, and winning new customers
• Building long-term strategic relationships with customers, including support on joint development projects
• Working closely with manufacturers and partners, including joint customer visits
• Representing the business at trade fairs and contributing to market analysis, product launches and pricing

What we’re looking for

• Around 10 years’ experience in specialty chemicals, ideally in personal care, home care or I&I
• Strong technical understanding of products and applications. A chemistry degree is welcome but not essential, and experience counts for more.
• Commercial people with solid product knowledge, or technical experts (applications, technical service, formulation) ready to take the step into sales
• An existing network across relevant industries in the region
• Fluent Dutch and English; French is a strong advantage
• Comfortable with regular travel (30%+) and a confident, customer-focused approach

What’s on offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Company car for business and private use
• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
• A supportive, collaborative team with real work-life balance
• Room to grow with a business that’s expanding in the region