Account Director, Cosmetic Ingredients, East Coast Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Account Director, Cosmetic Ingredients, East Coast 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Teterboro, NJ About us Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food. With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world’s leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America. Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked. Symrise – always inspiring more… Your role Spearhead revenue expansion and market penetration across the East Coast and strategically aligning initiatives with globally influential key customers Build a pro-active, competitive sales approach based on the client’s needs and the unique selling propositions of Symrise products Develop a dynamic and long-term sales strategy, to ensure sustainable and profitable growth. Build a robust pipeline to support ambitious growth objectives and manage a successful execution of projects. Maintain projects using the CRM system, CX/C4C. Advise and inform on customer activities, customer brands, market trends and competitor’s activities to aid strategic planning Develop and manage new customer relationships while growing existing partnerships Responsible for updating and monitoring the rolling forecast on a monthly basis Collaborate closely with internal teams: Technical Directors, Lab, Sales Support, Operations, Marketing Attend industry events About you Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biology or business/marketing At least 5-10 years of experience within the cosmetic industry Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of sales processes Technical knowledge about cosmetic ingredients and their application Knowledge about the cosmetic industry and the customers and brands Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills Excellent project management and problem-solving capabilities Good analytical skills Strategic vision and planning capabilities Outstanding written and verbal communication skill International orientation: used to work in a multi-cultural environment Robust Software Skills (MS Office, EIS, CX/C4C) Travel requirement: approximately 30-40% Our offer Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career. Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise. If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business necessity.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The expected annual salary range for this position is

USD 140000.00 – USD 180000.00.

Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.

Job Reference:

NA01144