Director of Health & Beauty (Asia)

Director of Health & Beauty (Asia) is responsible for developing Robertet's Health & Beauty (H&B) business in Asia (encompassing APAC , with the exception of Oceania). In this capacity, he/she manages all operational Health & Beauty activities of Robertet, and maintains the good image and reputation of Robertet among customers and partners.

Specifically, the Director of Health & Beauty (Asia) has the primary responsibility to ensure business growth in line with the accepted strategy and ambition.

Main Activities:

Business growth and management:

. Develop new market and opportunities for H&B and grow existing ones in SEA, India, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan

. Ensure customer support directly or in conjunction with selective distributors

. Guide and track technical questions and liaise with adequate supporting teams

. Maintain and optimise growth of current established accounts

. Follow up of samples and requested information to ensure customer needs are met.

Tracking activities and budgets:

. Recommend the annual budget based on the pre-approved strategy and ambition

. Track the achievement of sales targets and define corrective action plans if necessary

. Monthly report on business activities and results to H&B Division and Robertet Asia's management.

Rolling out sales policy in his/her region:

. Roll out sales policy (rates, targets, etc.) within his/her territory in conjunction with Robertet Asia's management

. Coordinate sales promotions in his/her perimeter

. Conduct regular market and competitor monitoring and share this information with the relevant contacts

. Share sales policy directions and joint and individual targets with his/her future teams or with selected distributors.

Additional Responsibilities:

. Follow all procedures as required and in accordance with quality, safety and CSR requirements

. Ensure that Company material and intellectual property are securely kept at all times and that Company security and confidentiality agreements are adhered to

. Attend nominated sales and product training as directed by management (including overseas travel where required)

. Identify emerging opportunities for Robertet product lines within the various nutraceutical markets and formulate a strategic plan to realise business

. Prepare product costings and quotes for submission to customers

. Participate in relevant industry associations and their functions where relevant

. Procurement and organisation of Robertet's promotional material

. Other functions as requested by management.

Job Requirements

. Degree or diploma in Chemistry, Food Science and Technology or any equivalent discipline

. A minimum 15 years of relevant Nutraceutical or Ingredient industry experience, Flavour and Fragrance knowledge is a plus

. Proven track record of successful business development within the Health & Wellness industry.