Our client is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in health & beauty and household products, with over 30 years of experience. They offer full-service product development, from design and formulation to manufacturing and packaging. With a team of experts in engineering, chemistry, microbiology, and design, they work as a strategic partner to create innovative products. Service is at the heart of their culture, ensuring they meet their customers' needs and goals.
Location: Pomona, CA
Shift Time: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: $65,000 - $95,000 per year
Responsibilities:
Generate profitable growth opportunities with both current and new customers.
Manage and build strong relationships with high visibility health and beauty accounts.
Collaborate with R&D, engineering, procurement, and production teams to assess project costs and feasibility.
Develop and implement marketing support strategies with a focus on commercialization.
Lead project meetings to guide customers in articulating their goals and ensure alignment with internal teams.
Apply knowledge of manufacturing and regulatory compliance to sales strategies.
Assist in educating customers on products, especially at retail levels.
Manage the onboarding process for new and existing customers, ensuring smooth product launches.
Develop and manage project timelines, providing customers with visibility on deliverables.
Handle escalations of material delays to keep projects on track.
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to source materials and create client quality agreements.
Monitor and analyze client forecasting data to ensure business continuity.
Qualifications:
Experience in sales within the health and beauty industry, specifically with contract manufacturing services.
Proven ability to work with Fortune 100 customers.
Strong understanding of manufacturing ERP systems and databases.
Bachelor's degree (or higher) required.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with professional business communication ability.
Ability to influence and persuade others through logical and emotional appeals.
Exceptional organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with limited supervision.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and quickly respond to customer needs.
Some travel required (primarily on the West Coast).
What We Offer:
A friendly, team-oriented work environment with a winning culture.
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance).