Technical & sales manager – cosmetics active ingredients / italy

Technical Sales Engineer – Italy / Active Ingredients | Cosmetics Industry Location: Milan area preferred Territory: Nationwide (Italy) Contract: Permanent – Full-time Frequent travel across Italy The Opportunity An established French SME distributor of high-value active ingredients for the cosmetics industry is strengthening its Italian presence. To support the development of its Active Ingredients Division, the company is hiring a Technical Sales Engineer to drive commercial growth across Italy. This role combines technical credibility, business development and strategic territory management. Your Mission Commercial Development

Define and execute the Italian growth strategy Develop new business with cosmetic brands, laboratories and CDMOs Manage and expand existing accounts Negotiate commercial agreements and manage margins

Technical Interface

Promote cosmetic active ingredients to R& D and formulation teams Coordinate sampling, technical trials and supplier interactions Act as key interface between international principals and Italian clients

Performance & Market Intelligence

Build annual sales budget and monitor KPIs Analyze revenue, margin and product mix Monitor trends (clean beauty, biotech actives, pharma-grade positioning) Provide structured market feedback

Profile

Degree in Chemistry, Formulation, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or related field Minimum 5 years' experience in technical sales of cosmetic ingredients Strong understanding of formulation-driven selling Autonomous, structured and performance-oriented Native-level Italian + professional English required

Compensation

Base salary: €45,000 – €52,000 gross per year Variable bonus: €5,000 – €8,000 Company car Health insurance