Sales Representative Cosmetics Asia F/M

READING CAUTION: The use of the masculine singular in this advert is for ease of reading only.

Core Biogenesis, a plant biotechnology company founded in 2020 by Alexandre Reeber, and Chouaib Meziadi. Our expertise: using plants as bio-factories to produce recombinant proteins: initially experts in Life Sciences, we are now expanding our innovative technology to the personal care and cosmetics industry. We have launched two revolutionary B2B skincare anti-aging products : peauforia™ & peauvita™ ; these products are the result of our patented oleosome / growth factor fusion technology, which stabilizes growth factors and improves delivery to the skin - a long-standing challenge in the cosmetics industry. Our value?: innovation, scientific excellence, sustainability.

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Tony Abboud, our Head of Cosmetics, is assembling his global team to conquer the B2B skincare active industry :

• he is specifically looking for a Cosmetic Technical Sales Representative for Asia M/F
• the role involves building a pipeline of new clients in the cosmetics industry, from cold prospecting to closing deals
• The Sales zone will be whole Asia, with a focus on South-Korea, Japan and China (50% travel)
• Your clients will mainly be CDMOs, brands, consultants, multinationals, and you aim will be to introduce our two new products to the Asian skincare industry.

For this role, the preferred personal and relational skills will be :

• a very strong relational at relational building and emotional intelligence (building strong relationships with customers and partners)
• with exceptional presentation skills
• go-getter profile , but you also demonstrate humility and integrity
• quick learning ability, curious and autonomous in your work
• fluency in English
• fluency in Korean
• understanding of Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese an asset
• commitment to Company culture and Mission, with a strong respect of Global values, hierarchy and procedures.

For this role, the required job skills will be:

• scientific qualifications from a reputable University to be credible in this market (a Master's degree in Biological Sciences, or a Bachelor's degree in Science combined with an MBA, would be preferred)
• proven knowledge of skin biology, formulation, etc.
• expert sales skills (key required skill is prospecting), including proven track record in negotiation, closing deals, customer relationship management, etc.
• proven B2B experience in skincare raw material supply
• sound knowledge of the Asian market: development cycles, industry events, ingredient suppliers, market regulations, etc. ; sound knowledge of the Korean market will be a strong asset.

What will CoreBiogenesis offer to reward your commitment?

• remuneration will be adapted to your profile: fixed salary + sales incentive + other possible benefits
• you will have the autonomy to build a truly successful career, in a challenging market and with a continental scope
• you will benefit your manager's coaching as you settle into the job
• you can be based wherever you'll like in South Korea