Drive the business development of botanical extracts for cosmetic applications
Build, grow, and manage a strong opportunity pipeline
Identify, approach, and develop existing and new customers to generate new project leads
Conduct regular in‑person and virtual customer meetings
Articulate the company’s strengths
Promote and position the Botanicals Extracts segment as a strategic partner
Support Sales Managers by providing guidance
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Segment Management, and Applied Innovation
Represent the segment at trade shows, conferences, and other market-facing events
Monitor and analyze market dynamics, competitor activities, and emerging trends
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of opportunities and project progression
Maintain high professional competence through continuous learning

Deep passion for plants, nature-derived ingredients, and botanical storytelling
Solid foundational knowledge of botanicals and strong ability to translate the character of individual plants into compelling cosmetic stories
Experience with plant extracts, botanicals, or natural cosmetic ingredients
Strong marketing mindset
Successfully completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biology, Botanicals, Biotechnology, Marketing or similar
3–5 years experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, or Technical Service within the cosmetics industry
Ability to build strong customer relationships and network effectively
Fluent English and French skills
Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 50%)
Excellent communication and “people skills”
Strong planning, organizational and project-management skills

Business Development Manager – Plant Extracts, Personal Care

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