Key Account Executive - Fragrance

Consumer

Key Account Executive – Fragrance

New Jersey

$150,000 - $200,0000

Consultant: Imogen Odunston

Novaris Search is partnered with a global, family owned flavor & fragrance house founded over 75 years ago. We are seeking a Key Account Executive within their US fragrances team; focused mainly in personal care.

Our client take exceptional pride in their company and their culture. And so they should! They have a Platinum Ecovadis rating and are an award winning company – most recently winning an award for innovation. They are an organisation that do not ridicule ideas but instead their flat structure encourages everyone in the team to share their ideas and passions. Our client have built a culture of trust and autonomy but everyone is under the understanding that they are a team and collaborating is a strong part of the culture.

This role will be responsible for 6 to 8 key accounts based primarily in the North East. All accounts have very strong growth potential and this role needs someone with a proven ability to grow sales and develop lasting relationships. You will be responsible for building trust with owners and brand founders and being able to navigate these conversations & negotiations.

Key responsibilities include:

Nurturing 6 – 8 key accounts and helping them to grow
Identify growth opportunities for the accounts
Develop lasting relationships with key stakeholders within the accounts
Collaborate with a fantastic and exciting creative center alongside marketing experts
Develop growth strategies for each account and the fragrance unit as a whole
Stay on top of industry trends

Qualifications:

10 years minimum working for a fragrance house
Proven ability to grow sales within accounts
Strong understanding of personal care
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Strategic, entrepreneurial & positive personality
Not an essential but a background that includes marketing is of interest

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to notify unsuccessful applicants. If you have not been notified of the outcome of your application within one week of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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