What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Development Manager - Actives position at Brenntag?
Job Summary:
The Technical Development Manager - Actives is responsible for creating and executing the growth strategy for active ingredients across North America including Brenntag branded raw materials. This role is also responsible for identifying white spaces within the actives portfolio and spearheading conversations with new supplier partners to close these gaps. In addition to creating a go-to-market strategy for active ingredients, the Technical Development Manager will work closely with sales and business development to uncover additional actives opportunities at new and existing customers. Additionally, this role will act as a technical expert on active ingredients, supporting sales with joint calls and providing technical support to both internal and external contacts as required. The Technical Development Manager role is critical to Brenntag’s beauty and personal care growth strategy and will require a candidate with a strong executive presence, effective communication skills, and a deep knowledge of the functionality and mechanism of action for active ingredients.
Job Description:
- Implement market plans/projects to increase sales of active ingredients and increase market share in accordance to company goals and objectives.
- Develop, maintain, and review market information relative to actives, by industry trends both domestic and international.
- Provide market and technical support to personal care customers including problem solving, market trend insights, and product recommendations to achieve formulation goals.
- Serve as the technical expert for active ingredients, supporting the sales teams, industry market managers, and formulation scientists across North America.
- Act as a resource for non-technical or less technical sellers through joint calls and presentations on active ingredients as needed.
- Assist in roll-out of new active ingredients to sales team, providing joint call and technical support for these products
Education and Experience:
- B.S. in biology, biochemistry or related field with knowledge of skin and hair biology
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in active ingredient manufacturing/distribution in the beauty and personal care industry
- Significant experience in selling/promoting active ingredients for personal care
- Technical Sales and/or formulation experience a plus
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
OUR OFFER
- We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
- Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
- Paid parental leave
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
INTERESTED?
We look forward receiving your application.
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