You join a leading global science-based company in nutrition, health, and beauty, offering strong brand recognition and resources. The role provides deep specialization in the growing and creative perfumery & beauty sector. You gain valuable experience managing complex B2B accounts and projects in a strategic regional market (Jordan & Syria). The company emphasizes a collaborative culture, inclusion, and professional growth.
The role requires navigating the specific market dynamics and business cultures of both Jordan and Syria, which can be complex. You will bear significant responsibility for hitting sales and profitability targets in your assigned accounts. Juggling client management, project leadership, and internal coordination across different functions (like supply chain) requires strong multitasking and stakeholder management skills.
This position is ideal for a sales professional with established FMCG experience in the Middle East, particularly in Jordan/Syria, who is passionate about fragrances and seeks a strategic account management role within a global corporation.
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角色解读
This role offers a path into senior sales or commercial management within a global B2B ingredients leader. Success could lead to managing larger regional portfolios, moving into a regional sales director role, or transitioning into related functions like marketing or business development for the perfumery & beauty segment. The global nature of dsm-firmenich also provides potential for international career mobility.
You will be the primary point of contact for consumer brand clients in the perfumery & beauty sector across Jordan and Syria. Your core tasks involve developing and executing account strategies to grow sales and profitability. This includes leading fragrance projects from client briefing to submission, negotiating commercial terms, and managing the entire product lifecycle in collaboration with internal teams like supply chain and development.
You need proven sales experience (3-5 years) specifically in the FMCG flavor/fragrance/ingredients sector within Jordan and/or Syria. Strong strategic account planning and project management skills are essential. You must have deep product and market knowledge of the fragrance industry, excellent presentation and negotiation abilities, and a solid understanding of supply chain processes.
申请策略
Research dsm-firmenich's recent initiatives in the 'Perfumery & Beauty' segment to understand their strategic focus. In your application, align your experience with their stated values of collaboration, science-driven progress, and inclusion. Tailor your examples to demonstrate you are a 'key partner' to clients and internal teams, as emphasized in the JD.
Quantify your sales achievements in the FMCG sector, especially related to flavors, fragrances, or ingredients. Highlight any specific experience working in or with clients from Jordan and Syria. Detail your experience in strategic account planning, project management, and cross-functional collaboration (e.g., with supply chain or R&D). Showcase instances where you successfully negotiated contracts or managed complex client portfolios.
If not already fluent, consider basic familiarization with business Arabic, as it's a preferred skill. Brush up on the latest trends in the global and Middle Eastern perfumery & beauty markets. Prepare concrete examples of how you've managed a product's lifecycle or collaborated with supply chain functions in previous roles.
面试指南
Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to structure your answers, focusing on quantifiable results. For strategic questions, demonstrate a structured approach: analyze the market/account, set clear objectives, develop a tailored plan, and outline key success metrics. Emphasize your role as a bridge between client needs and internal capabilities, highlighting partnership and problem-solving.
'Walk us through your experience managing key accounts in the FMCG sector, specifically in the Middle East.'
'Describe a complex fragrance or ingredient project you led from briefing to completion. What were the challenges and how did you ensure success?'
'How do you develop a commercial strategy for a new client in the perfumery space?'
'Tell us about a time you had to negotiate difficult commercial terms with a client. What was your approach and outcome?'
'How do you collaborate with internal teams like R&D or supply chain to ensure client satisfaction and operational efficiency?'
Prepare 2-3 detailed case studies from your past experience that cover sales growth, strategic account management, and project leadership. Research the competitive landscape for fragrance suppliers in the Middle East. Be ready to discuss how your skills directly address the key responsibilities listed, especially regarding Jordan/Syria experience, strategic planning, and project coordination.