Sales Manager, Beauty & Care – Perfumery & Beauty

Job Description

Sales Manager, Beauty & Care – South Korea | Firmenich

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Firmenich, located in Seoul, South Korea. Firmenich operates as innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, reinventing, manufacturing, and combining vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. This role is crucial for driving significant sales and profitability growth within the Beauty & Care market, contributing to the company’s mission to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet, ultimately impacting billions of lives. The global Beauty & Care market is dynamic and growing, influenced by megatrends such as an aging population, increasing health awareness, and men’s grooming, requiring a strong focus on cost leadership, innovation, and effective customer strategies amidst competitive pressures. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is central, with a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities and a supportive environment where authenticity is celebrated and everyone can contribute to meaningful change.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Seoul, South Korea
• Mission: This role is responsible for driving substantial sales and profitability growth within the Beauty & Care market in South Korea, managing customer relationships, and contributing to regional and global sales targets.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Sales Growth: Achieve substantial sales and profitability growth with both existing and new product portfolios.
• Strategy & Budget: Collaborate in the regional implementation of the Beauty & Care Strategy and customer segmentation, contributing to global sales budget and GPx targets.
• Customer Support: Closely collaborate with Regional Technical Marketing and Global B&C Headquarter to ensure seamless customer support and internal information flow regarding opportunities and actions.
• Relationship Management: Effectively manage customer sales, projects, and relationships to achieve desired results within budgeted costs.
• Presentations & Support: Deliver convincing product and concept presentations to customers and support Global Key Account Managers in achieving global sales with top customers when appropriate.

The Must-Haves
• Background: University degree in business and/or a technical (chemical) background.
• Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing within the Cosmetics or a relevant industry (e.g., Chemicals), with a consistent track record of new wins and the ability to identify and create new business opportunities.
• Skills: Fluent Korean written and oral communication skills, good written and oral communication skills in English, ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, decision-makers, and influencers, and strong business acumen.