
Sales Director - Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Net Sales Growth by acquisition of new clients and expansion of existing clients (Sales
- Achieve personal sales targets established by management;
- Identify potential customers and sales opportunities for the Cosmetic microbiology and chemistry testing business units;
- Participate actively in the development of strategic marketing plans, tactical marketing materials, and driving complex sale of newly-offered testing services;
- Assist in the development of annual sales forecasts, budget requirements, and sales plan of actions for the business unit;
- Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and control to meet or exceed the sales goals of the business unit;
- Provide detailed direction to management for achievement of marketing objectives in terms of specific actions;
- Establish and review measurements to determine level of success;
- Collect, interpret and execute detailed analysis of sales versus objectives by market segments;
- Aggressively seek out market opportunities;
- Identify opportunities for growth based on new tactics, strategies, applications, and benefits;
- Provide to management the needs for services, competitive comparisons, etc. that enable the realization of market opportunities;
- Initiate and maintain commercial contracts with customers, such as quotes, proposals, RFIs, etc., in accordance with sales plan and company guidelines;
- Identify, qualify and execute contracts on laboratory projects that are in agreement with our internal capabilities;
- Acquire and report information regarding developments in the marketplace, as well as competitive information;
- Liaise with all parties involved on issues of execution, special costs, planning of services offered and the acceptance of work;
- Deliver high quality presentations and maintain ongoing customer communication regarding the laboratory and services offered;
- Manage the creation and execution of work orders from customers;
- Maintain up-to-date customer information in the CRM;
- Maintain a professional profile and effective communication in the industry through regular field travel, conference, trade show and convention attendance, customer visits, and third party influence contacts.
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of sales experience, preferably in the lab testing or cosmetics industry.
- Proven track record in sales growth and client acquisition.
- Ability to sell complex services like cosmetics testing.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills.
- Understanding of laboratory testing processes and industry standards.
- Ability to assist with technical questions and testing methods.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams and clients.
- Ability to analyze sales data and meet sales goals.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to manage the sales process from start to finish.
- Self-motivated with a focus on achieving sales targets.
- Proactive in identifying new business opportunities.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings.