Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a dynamic Sales Executive to drive growth in our Personal Care business by combining technical expertise with strong customer relationship management.

Who We’re Looking For:

• B.Tech or B.Sc. in Chemistry/ Cosmetic Technology & MBA preferred
  
• Proven experience in the Personal Care ingredients
  
• Experience in technical sales, business development, or customer-facing commercial roles
  
• Strong understanding of Personal Care markets and industry trends
  
• Ability to learn product and process technologies and provide technical support to customers
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of sales tax and financial business terms
  
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and manage customer relationships within the Personal Care market across East and Central India.
  
• Drive business growth and effectively manage sales through Pan-India distribution partner.
  
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing customers.
  
• Provide technical support and collaborate with customers on product development and innovation projects.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of the order-to-cash process, from order receipt through collections.
  
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and provide regular market intelligence and competitive insights.
  
• Ensure prompt resolution of customer concerns and complaints through appropriate systems, while effectively communicating outcomes to customers.
  
• Support the promotion of new and existing products through customer visits, seminars, exhibitions, training programs, and marketing initiatives.
  
• Deliver compelling product presentations, technical demonstrations, and commercial proposals to customers.
  
• Work independently and proactively to achieve sales targets, business objectives, and growth plans within the assigned territory.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Generous PTO
  
• Best in industry Medical Benefits
  
• Free Transportation to the site
  
• Career Development
  
• Free Parking on Site

Additional Information

This is a site based role.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.