Zonal Sales Manager - Personal Care Ingredients

We are hiring Zonal Sales Managers to drive sales, revenue growth and market expansion for our Beauty & Personal Care / Cosmetic Ingredients portfolio across India.

Zones (positions open across all zones):

• North Zone – Delhi NCR, Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, HP, J&K
• South Zone – Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
• West Zone – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, MP, Chhattisgarh
• East Zone – West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam & North-East
• Central Zone – MP, Chhattisgarh and adjoining regions

Note: Experience in the Beauty & Personal Care / Cosmetic Ingredients or relevant industry is mandatory. Applications without relevant industry experience will be rejected.

How to Apply

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Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver sales targets, revenue and growth for the assigned zone
• Develop and execute zone-level sales strategy and territory plans
• Build, manage and expand the dealer, distributor and channel network across the zone
• Identify, engage and convert new clients (brands, formulators, manufacturers)
• Manage key accounts and strengthen relationships with existing customers
• Track market trends, competitor activity and pricing within the zone
• Coordinate with marketing, technical and supply teams to close deals
• Maintain and update pipeline, forecasts and account data in CRM tools
• Report zone performance, sales metrics and market insights to management

Industry Knowledge (Beauty & Personal Care / Cosmetic Ingredients)

• Hands-on experience selling within the beauty & personal care / cosmetic ingredients industry
• Strong understanding of ingredients used across beauty, personal care and cosmetic formulations
• Established network within the dealer and distributor ecosystem in the zone
• Knowledge of key brands, clients and buyers in the space
• Awareness of latest market trends and developments

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in the Beauty & Personal Care / Cosmetic Ingredients or relevant industry
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing a zone/territory
• Existing network of clients, dealers and distributors in the assigned zone
• Strong knowledge of lead generation and B2B sales methods
• Proficiency in CRM tools
• Working knowledge of ChatGPT and Claude
• Excellent communication skills in Hindi, English and preferably the regional language
• Willingness to travel extensively within the zone