Senior Account Manager – Chemical Ingredients (Pharma, Labs & Personal Care)

Territory: Paris & Northern France

Recruiting on behalf of our client – a leader in chemical solutions

We are partnering with a well-established client in the chemical and pharma ingredients sector to recruit a Senior Account Manager for the Paris and Northern France territory. Our client is known for delivering high-quality chemical products to clients in pharmaceutical manufacturing, research laboratories, and the personal care industry.

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced sales professional with a strong technical background and a track record of success in B2B chemical sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop key accounts across the assigned territory.
• Drive sales of chemical ingredients and solutions to pharma manufacturers, biotech firms, research labs, and personal care product manufacturers.
• Provide technical consultation to customers on product applications and formulations.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to regional sales strategy.
• Collaborate with internal technical, customer service, and supply chain teams to deliver value to clients.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in technical sales of chemical products or ingredients.
• Strong network within the pharma, lab, or personal care sectors in France.
• Proven ability to manage complex B2B sales cycles and customer relationships.
• Scientific or chemical-related academic background is a significant advantage.
• Fluency in French and English is essential.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the region.
• Experience working with or through major chemical distributors would be a plus for future development, but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive compensation package including base salary and performance bonus
• Company car and full travel support
• The opportunity to join a respected industry player with a solid reputation in France and Europe
• A technically engaging product portfolio and loyal customer base

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a new challenge with a client-focused, technically driven organisation, please apply directly with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com