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Technical Product Manager

Aston Chemicals is a leading distributor of ingredients to the European Cosmetic and Toiletry industries. We source our products from around the world and supply them to Personal Care manufacturers in the UK and EU. We are a dynamic company where it is possible to influence decision-making and really make a difference.
 
We are recruiting a Technical Product Manager to join our UK Sales and Marketing team. There is great scope for creativity and personal development within this role, and you will be supported by extensive training on our products, a fully equipped laboratory, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, and outside training where required. The successful candidate will benefit from the exciting opportunities and on-going career development that we can offer. This role includes responsibility for:
 
  • Developing strong technical understanding of our Suppliers and their ranges of Personal Care ingredients, their chemistry, benefits and formulation characteristics.
·      Understanding the needs of our Suppliers and Customers in the UK and Europe.
  • Providing feedback from our markets, sales forecasting and analysis to Suppliers, enabling us to work together to develop growth strategies in our markets.
  • Supporting the Sales team in managing Supplier relationships, meetings and other events in the UK and Poland.
  • Using commercial awareness to help our Sales teams to maximise market share opportunities.
  • Working with the Sales team to develop the optimum product focus in our markets.
·      Helping our Technical Development Chemists to create new Personal Care formulations that demonstrate the benefits of our products and inspire Customers in our markets.
·      Communicating scientific information clearly and concisely.
  • Identifying new business opportunities for Aston Chemicals. 
·      Attending relevant Cosmetic and Toiletry industry meetings, seminars, exhibitions and symposia to increase knowledge of the Personal Care industry.
 
 
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.