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Business Development Manager – Personal Care (Germany – Frankfurt Area, Remote)Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for the personal care sector? This is a rare opportunity to join a global market leader, expanding its presence in Germany, and play a key role in driving growth within the cosmetics and health & beauty industries.The RoleAs Business Development Manager, you’ll take ownership of a new and growing territory in Germany with huge untapped potential. This is a hunter role: you’ll be responsible for opening doors, building a strong pipeline, and developing strategic customer relationships.You’ll have the backing of a technical and account management team, but you’ll be expected to work autonomously, managing your own territory, travelling regularly (approx. 3 days per week on the road), and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.This is a chance to make your mark in a business with a proven reputation across Europe, now investing in Germany as a key growth market.What You’ll Be DoingDriving new customer acquisition across personal care and cosmetic industriesManaging a significant pipeline of opportunities with a consultative sales approachSelling value-based solutions that go beyond price, backed by technical and service excellenceBuilding credibility with senior stakeholders in R&D, production, quality, and procurementCollaborating across internal teams to ensure the right expertise is brought in at the right timeRepresenting the company at industry events, trade shows, and client sitesWhat We’re Looking ForHard Skills6+ years of successful B2B technical or consultative sales experienceStrong network and knowledge within the personal care/cosmetics/health & beauty sectorA degree in engineering, science, or similar technical backgroundFluent in German and English (written and spoken)Soft SkillsHunter mindset: persistent, creative, and motivated to open new doorsValue-based seller: skilled at articulating solutions beyond price and handling competitive pressuresCollaborative and influential: able to work across a matrix organisation and bring people togetherAutonomous and resilient: thrives in a remote role with high travel and ownership of resultsWhy Join?Opportunity to build a new market in Germany with strong support from a global organisationExcellent package: competitive salary, performance-based incentives, company car, and benefitsReal career progression: the business invests in developing talent and has a track record of fast promotions for high performers📩 Interested? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity and how you can shape the growth of the German personal care market.

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