We are looking for a Local Principal Manager to join our Personal Care team in La Défense, France.
About Barentz
Barentz is a global specialty ingredients solutions provider. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide, and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support, including pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation, and ingredient testing at its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America, and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of €2.3 billion, the company employs over 3,000 people worldwide and serves more than 27,000 customers. For more information, visit: www.barentz.com
At Barentz, our core values are the foundation of our success. They unite and inspire us, define our identity, and guide our daily efforts. We are one team with one goal, driven to achieve greatness together. Our core values:
We are One Team,
We are Knowledge Driven,
We are Strong Partners,
We are Entrepreneurial,
We embrace Change,
We live by Integrity.
If you’re passionate about these values and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team! Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey to achieve our purpose.
About this role
Job Purpose
The Local Principal Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of current and future principal supplier relationships in close collaboration with the Division Sales Team. This role will ensure that the supplier and sales strategies are executed effectively, aligned with the overall sales strategy, and support the achievement of country sales targets.
Tasks and responsibilities
Achieve principal sales targets and budgets.
Visit principals to support sales and customer satisfaction.
Develop new strategic business partnerships with principals.
Manage relationships with external suppliers/principals
Report product data in CRM.
Support the management of old stock and determine its use for sales orders.
Collect and update market information in the CRM to support current and future business.
About You
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sales or a related field.
Strong professional experience.
Strong knowledge of principal management and business development.
Skills and profile
Ability to address moderately complex problems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong customer focus and service-oriented mindset.
Strong negotiation skills.
Proactive attitude with the ability to drive initiatives and improvements.
High resilience under pressure and flexibility in adapting to changing priorities.
Fluent in both French and English as working languages.
Key Interdependencies
Sales department.
Quality department.
Finance department.
Supply Chain department.
Why Barentz
Barentz is a great company to work for, with a positive and warm company culture and a One Team, One Goal mentality. It is an inspiring multinational company with fast-growing market segments and global coverage.
A competitive package, including a bonus structure.
An inspiring multinational company in a fast-growing and innovative business.
Flexible and hybrid working environment.
Interested?
If you are excited by the opportunity described above and would like to take the next step in your career with Barentz, please send your resume to Angela Vuong at angela.vuong@barentz.com.
Job ID: No.347