We are looking for a: KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
at GENOVA
Work in your element
At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That’s who we are and that’s how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more.
Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

The job

• As account manager, you will be responsible for the sales in the South European region.
• You will manage a wide and divers portfolio of customers, from key accounts to specialized companies that require your presence and expertise.
• You will develop our position in the market segment by expanding our business at our existing customers and attracting new customers.
• You will be a true business partner for your customers thanks to strong market and application knowledge.
• You will prepare and follow up on customer contacts and work closely with your colleagues within and outside the sales department to make sure you can meet the requirements of both the customer and Oleon.
• You will work in an international environment hand in hand with different departments within Oleon such as purchasing, production, planning, supply chain, sales.
• You will be based in the office in Genoa and report to the General Manager of the sales affiliate.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll succeed if

• You have a master’s degree in chemical or engineering or equal by experience.
• You have 5 years of experience in sales & marketing, in selling in a B2B environment and eager to close the deal, selling both products and solutions.
• You have experience on product development, formulations (optional) and new market introductions & launches through working with these largest accounts.
• You have key account manager expertise, resulting in commercial, market & technical know-how. You can provide feedback on market trends/R&D projects, through your market experience or communication with your elaborated network.
• You have excellent communication and people skills with a strong ability to communicate across a range of diverse cultures and corporate levels.
• You are pro-active, business driven and result oriented
• You have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment by working both independently and as part of a team meeting dead-lines and expectations
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset; you are a dynamic self-starter with proven commercial and communication skills.
• You are willing to travel 30% of your time overnight.
• You are fluent in English and preferably also in French.

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!
Your benefits:
You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary complemented by a performance-based bonus and a company car.
Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector. Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 8 billion euro across 19 countries in 2023. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model. Avril and its 7 300 employees, driven by its purpose, “Serving the Earth”, are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges. Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.

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