CREMER – the world is our market. From Europe to Australia, from America to Asia.
CREMER – we are a rapidly growing, exciting and secure employer for people who think and work internationally, who are bold and seize opportunities. For people who are highly action-oriented and enjoy taking on responsibility.
CREMER – our success is based on the diversification of our business areas. We approach the market with initiative, curiosity and flexibility – since 80 years and 100% family-owned.
We are looking for you to join us at our Hamburg site as soon as possible as
Senior Sales Manager (gn) Cosmetics OEM/ODM Europe
Business Development | Hair Care & Hair Color | B2B
Responsibilities
- Acquire new B2B customers across the European cosmetics market
- Develop and execute regional sales strategies
- Manage the full sales cycle
- Coordinate international customer projects with teams in China
- Build and expand strategic customer relationships
- Analyse market trends, competitors and business opportunities
- Advise customers on European cosmetics regulations (incl. EC 1223/2009)
- Represent the company at trade fairs and industry events
- Support the expansion of the European sales organization
Profile
- Degree in Business, International Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or a related field
- Alternatively, commercial or technical qualification with relevant sales experience
- Minimum 3 years' B2B sales experience in the cosmetics industry
- OEM/ODM experience, ideally in Hair Care and/or Hair Color
- Knowledge of the European cosmetics market and regulatory framework
- Understanding of the OEM/ODM value chain
- Proven success in business development and customer acquisition
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Network within the European cosmetics industry is an advantage
- Business fluent English; German and/or Chinese is a plus
- Willingness to travel across Europe
What Sets You Apart
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Hands-on attitude
- High initiative and execution focus
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ownership and results orientation
- Passion for international collaboration
CREMER Benefits
Work-life balance
Flexible working hours and arrangements, remote working, 30 days’ annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, company fitness scheme, holder of the Hamburg Family Seal
Development & Training
Onboarding and induction within the team, e-learning platform for languages, career development through personalised development plans, scope to bring your own ideas to life, opportunities to help shape the organisation and take on responsibility
Security & Extras
Job security, company pension scheme, supplementary company health insurance, contribution towards capital-forming benefits, framework agreement for selected insurance policies, corporate benefits, childcare allowance, long-service awards
Mobility & Location
Central location with excellent transport links, 100% reimbursement of the Deutschlandticket, bike leasing
Workplace & Corporate Culture
Free fruit, coffee and water, roof terrace with barbecue and beach chair, modern office facilities, shower, team events, flat hierarchies, social intranet
Interested in joining CREMER?
Please state your salary expectations and availability on the application form. A cover letter is not required.
Our success is built on diversity, a desire to learn continuously and our dedicated international team – everyone is welcome at CREMER!
We look forward to getting to know you!
Jette Pauls
People & Organisation
Cremer OLEO GmbH & Co. KG
Glockengießerwall 3
20095 Hamburg
Deutschland
The Company
CREMER OLEO GmbH & Co. KG was founded in Hamburg in 2005 in response to rising demand for vegetable oils and fats. With sales subsidiaries in Colombia, Brazil, the Czech Republic, France and the United Kingdom, as well as major oleochemical divisions at CREMER’s branches in the USA and Singapore, the company guarantees comprehensive services and a reliable supply chain for oleochemical requirements. CREMER OLEO’s products, such as glycerine, fatty acids, bioethanol and soaps, are primarily used in the cosmetics, food and feed industries, the pharmaceutical sector and the fuel sector. With CREMER OleoServ in Uetersen near Hamburg and plants in Cincinnati (USA) and Wuxi (China), CREMER operates three facilities for the production and contract manufacturing of oleochemical products.