Technical Sales Manager (m/f/d) - Beauty & Personal Care DACH

About Brenntag

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety..


Headquartered in Essen, Germany and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.


As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company's mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.


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Your Role

As Technical Sales Manager (m/f/d) - Beauty & Personal Care DACH, you will drive profitable growth by identifying market trends and customer needs, delivering technical expertise, and introducing innovative solutions. You will work closely with R&D teams and regional Account Managers to support high-potential customers and ensure successful product implementation .

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities

• Initiate and support technically driven projects with key decision-makers

• Join Account Managers on customer visits to provide technical expertise

• Collaborate with suppliers' technical teams to stay up to date

Customer Engagement

• Support product introductions and ensure technical success on-site

• Deliver customer training on products, applications, and regulations

• Partner with Innovation Labs to develop and qualify opportunities

• Provide application-specific technical advice and product recommendations

• Manage sample processes and document in CRM

• Create new opportunities requiring deep technical support

• Transition commercialized projects to Account Managers

Market & Industry Insight

• Analyze market potential and document findings in CRM

• Represent the company at trade shows, webinars, and exhibitions

• Build relationships with research institutions and consortia

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure all activities align with safety, quality, and environmental standards

• Maintain accurate documentation and CRM records

Your Profile

Skills

• Strong communicator with excellent presentation abilities

• Fluent in German; strong command of English (spoken and written)

• Technically curious and confident in customer-facing roles

• Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven

• Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in the cosmetics or personal care industry, with a strong background in formulation development

Education

• Degree in Natural Sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biology) or a related technical field

​ Mobility

• Willing to travel across the DACH region for customer visits and industry events

Our Offer

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company

• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better

• Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start

• A competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, awaits you

• Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme

• You will receive a company car, which is also available for private use

• Benefit from free employee parking and convenient transport connections

• Our "House of Elements" offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties

• Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year

• Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag SE is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.