Sales Representative - Cosmetic Ingredients

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ proven sales experience within the cosmetics, personal-care or cosmetic raw-material industry
• An existing network and good relationships with relevant manufacturers and customers would be a strong advantage
• Must have a good understanding of the South African cosmetics market and the ingredients commonly used by manufacturers
• Ability to identify suitable products and ingredients for import, stocking, and promotion
• Strong new-business development and customer relationship skills
• Ability to understand customers’ applications and recommend suitable ingredients
• Self-motivated and comfortable developing a growing division
• Good communication, negotiation and follow-up skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and willingness to visit customers when required

• Developing new business with cosmetic and personal care manufacturers.
• Managing and growing relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Identifying market opportunities and advising on target cosmetic ingredients.
• Promoting the ingredient range and providing customers with pricing, samples, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Following up on enquiries, quotations, samples, and product trials.
• Working with the sourcing team to identify suitable products and suppliers.
• Assisting with sales forecasting and stock planning based on customer demand.
• Attending customer meetings and relevant industry events as required.