Sales Manager (m/f/d) - Homecare

The trading company Jebsen & Jessen has been active in import and export worldwide for over 100 years. Today, our expertise lies in chemicals, textiles, Australian garnet, steel, transportation / e-mobility and export financing. As part of a global group of companies, we operate independently from Hamburg through our German-based companies, with direct business connections to customers and suppliers in more than 80 countries.

For our subsidiary Jebsen & Jessen Life Science GmbH we are currently looking for a Sales Manager (m/f/d) Cosmetics for the earliest possible start date.

Your Tasks

• Establishment of Jebsen & Jessen Life Science in the personal care industry
• Execution of market analyses and competitive intelligence
• Development of marketing strategies and product variants in cooperation with customers and manufacturers
• Establishment and expansion of the product portfolio as well as the existing customer portfolio
• Establishment/expansion of international supplier relationships and principals using our existing sourcing setups
• National and European trade of the customer specific product range
• Budget and sales planning as well as pricing
• Business trips and participation in trade fairs

Your Profile

• At least 5 years of experience in trading raw materials for the cosmetics/household and personal care industry
• Existing network (customer and/or supplier side)
• Existing customer base (preferably end customers) - small customer base is available
• High sales affinity and communication skills
• Structured, efficient and independent way of working and acting
• Team player mentality, social competence, high flexibility and self-motivation
• Business fluent in German or English, further language skills would be an advantage
• Confident handling of the MS-Office package and merchandise management systems; SAP knowledge would be an advantage
• Apprenticeship or studies in foreign trade, if necessary with corresponding further qualification

We Offer

• Employer subsidy for public transportation: For an environmentally friendly way to work, we subsidize the public transportation ticket with 40 €.
• Discounts for various products via this portal.
• All workplaces are equipped with ergonomic office chairs and height-adjustable desks to support your health preventively.
• Wellpass membership for a monthly contribution of 21 €, giving our employees access to well-known and popular sports facilities and gyms.
• Lease a bike of your choice via deferred compensation to keep fit on your way to work or in your free time.
• Possibility to work 2 days/week from home to support a good work-life balance.
• 13th salary and an additional vacation bonus of 650 €.
• Employer allowance of 27 € for building savings contracts, funds, or company pension plans.
• Training measures for professional and personal development, from language courses to communication workshops.