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Brenntag

Global distributor of chemicals and logistics

Technical Sales Manager

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Three to seven years of technical sales experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in distribution or with a raw-materials supplier; candidates from fine chemicals, CDMOs, or pharmaceutical specialty companies are also welcome.
  • Solid understanding of current regulatory standards, including monographs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Distribution Practices, or demonstrated ability to learn them quickly.
  • Proficiency with computer tools, including Excel, and the ability to use artificial intelligence judiciously and productively.
  • Commercial drive, initiative, and autonomy in managing a pipeline of opportunities.
  • Ability to work in a bilingual environment and travel regularly between France and Switzerland.
  • Fluency in English, German, and French is indispensable.
  • Knowledge of the decision-making processes at pharmaceutical manufacturers and ability to address quality, formulation, and procurement teams with appropriate arguments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide differentiated technical support to sales representatives across excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and biopharma, incorporating associated regulatory constraints such as European Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopeia, Good Manufacturing Practice Annex 1, and Good Distribution Practice.
  • Accompany field teams on customer visits to understand process and formulation constraints, identify opportunities, and propose alternatives from the company portfolio.
  • Convince formulation, procurement, and quality leaders of the value of the company’s solutions using technical dossiers, samples, comparative trials, and regulatory arguments.
  • Manage the project pipeline across the French and Swiss markets and track projects through execution.
  • Proactively identify emerging needs and application trends in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries with the team.
  • Contribute to defining and executing strategic growth plans and campaigns with sales and marketing teams for high-potential new applications or production.
  • Monitor technical market developments, including regulatory changes, product innovations, and competitor activity.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the portfolio’s products, techniques, and applications.
  • Identify new commercial opportunities in assigned sectors.
  • Rapidly assimilate new products, suppliers, and regulations and make this information usable by field teams.

About the Company

Brenntag

Global distributor of chemicals and logistics

Brenntag is a global chemical distributor connecting manufacturers with users. It provides distribution, logistics, and value-added services to tailor solutions for clients, ensuring efficient delivery across its network. It differentiates itself with a large international network, a broad range of services, and a focus on supply chain efficiency and transparency. Its goal is to help manufacturers reach target markets and customers obtain chemicals reliably while pursuing sustainable operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Founded
1874

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