Description
Our client Surfachem Deutschland GmbH is a leading distributor of speciality chemicals for the Cosmetics & Personal Care and Household & Industrial Cleaning industries. Customers come to Surfachem for its deep knowledge and technical expertise to help them develop and create the next generation of products.
Surfachem has over 1000 customers in over 65 countries and teams in Benelux, Brazil, France, Germany, Nordics, Poland and the UK. Wherever their customers are in the world, Surfachem offers a tailored service to meet the customer needs.
Whether the customer is looking for that next great idea, seeking help with regulatory issues or looking to improve their product performance, Surfachem can help. They support hundreds of customers by providing exceptional technical knowledge and logistical expertise.
Their focus has enabled Surfachems team to acquire a tremendous depth of technical knowledge and market expertise. Within these sectors, they distribute ingredients for industry leading manufacturers including: Evonik, Shell Chemicals, Solvay and ADM.
Surfachem employs about 200 people internationally. Surfachem is part of the 2M group of companies with several legal entities in Europe. They work closely together to get things done. Their vision is to ‘deliver chemistry for a better life’.
On behalf of Surfachem, we are looking for a:
Product Marketeer (Germany) (Between 24 hours and 40 hours a week)
- Cosmetics & Personal Care –
What you ‘ll be doing...
The cosmetics and personal care industry has seen a surge in growth over the past few years, and it’s no secret that the competition is fierce. With constantly evolving trends, emerging players, and changing consumer demands, the role of a product manager in the cosmetics industry is crucial. As a product manager, your role is critical in ensuring that your products stand out from the crowd and meet the needs of your target clients..
Day to day, you will take part in:
Marketing & Sales tools
- Creating proactive customer pitches tailored to market needs and Principal strategies.
- Creating compelling business presentations and product positioning materials, including one-pagers, brochures, and data sheets for internal and external stakeholders.
- Developing sales tools, training materials and workshops for internal teams and external partners.
Portfolios & Market
- Analysing customer and product portfolios to identify and prioritize actions, such as creating product/application matrixes and recovering lost sales.
- Identifying gaps in the current product portfolio and proposing strategic additions or enhancements.
- Evaluating existing products and marketing documentation to uncover areas for improvement in performance, positioning, or market fit.
- Monitoring and understanding market trends, customer needs, customers’ & sales team’s feedback and the competitive landscape.
Marketing campaigns
- Collaborating with the Head of Personal Care and the Marketing Communications team to develop and execute marketing strategies and promotional campaigns, especially around product launches. Ensuring consistent messaging across all marketing channels, primarily website and LinkedIn.
Product & event innovation
- Contributing to the development of new product and event concepts as well as innovative solutions to target fast-moving market demands.
Principal (supplier) Management
- Supporting the Head of Personal Care and Marketing & Sales Director on various tasks related to Principal management.
What does the ideal candidate bring...
- At least 5-10 years' relevant work experience in the B2B Cosmetic & Personal Care industry
- Fluent in German and English.
- Degree in Cosmetics & Detergent Technology, Life Science or Chemistry is a nice to have.
- Commercial mindset to create a WOW feeling at customers!
What will you get in return...
- A gross annual salary which depends on knowledge and skills, it amounts to a minimum of € 70,000 and a maximum of € 90,000.
- 30 days of holiday
- A thorough induction programme in Wendelstein (Germany).
- Working with plenty of room for development and freedom from a home office (which is facilitated) or at the HQ in Wendelstein near Nuremberg.
- Development through the 2M Academy.
- An international organisation with an informal atmosphere and a strong focus on people (employees) feeling happy.
Are you interested in this challenging role?
Send your CV and a salary indication to: info@workinged.eu
If you have further questions regarding the above position, please contact Erik Dols (Managing Consultant) at +31 (0)6-11221414 or Danielle Dohmen (Recruitment Consultant) at + 49 (0) 2102-875 66 16. We speak German, English and Dutch.
Ofcourse, we will treat your interest with full discretion.