Head of Sales - Cosmetic Ingredients

Job Title: Head of Sales - Personal Care & CosmeticsExciting Opportunity with an Innovative Active Ingredient Manufacturer!Novaris search has partnered with an innovative ingredient manufacturer who have a range of active & functional ingredients for skin care, sun care, hair care and neighbouring industries. They have achieved a remarkable +27% growth in Europe last year and as they continue to expand, they're looking for a dynamic Head of Sales to support their sales efforts.This role needs someone with a proven ability to generate sales as you'll lead on all sales activities across Switzerland, France & Italy. This is a new role as a result of their growth and you will be responsible for nurturing and growing accounts whilst managing a small sales team. This organisation's highest performing sales office is Switzerland and so it's critical that they find someone to come in and continue to drive sales and build on their momentum.Key Responsibilities:- Sales Leadership:- Direct and oversee all sales activities within Switzerland, France, Italy- Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy that aligns with company goals and market demands to grow into these markets and drive their market share- Strategic Development:- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning.- Collaborate with senior management to define long-term strategies and budgets.- Team Building:- Recruit, train, and mentor a talented sales team to ensure high performance and engagement.- Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the sales department.-2 direct reports initially - Account Management:- Build and maintain strong relationships with key existing accounts- Performance Tracking:- Monitor sales metrics and prepare regular reports for senior management, providing insightsRequirements-Proven ability to generate sales in personal care and cosmetic market-Strong experience selling active ingredients into personal care/cosmetics-Personable character