Business Development Specialist (Consumer Care / Make Up)
Pubblicato il 12-09-2026 - Croda in Pavia
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.
We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.
As we deliver our ambitious Growth Strategy, we are looking for an ambitious Business Development Specialist to join our Consumer Care team, responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining profitable sales in Make Up markets.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience of working in a similar Sales role, ideally with 2+ years of experience
- Knowledge of regulations preferable
- Bachelor’s Degree i.e. Biology, Pharmacy, Chemistry or other scientific fields with focus in cosmetic sector
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Must be fluent in local language
- Must have good oral and written proficiency in the English language
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Territories of responsibilities will include Italy, Croatia, Slovenia - with up to 70% travel required
- To identify, develop & maintain profitable sales in line with annual targets/sales plan
- To negotiate best possible commercial agreements with customers
- Generate Croda’s CRM, Call Reports, Sample & Internet Inquires,
and Sales Pipeline to drive the sales process
- Perform all duties within the Company’s safety, health and environmental regulations
- All other duties as assigned by management
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role based at our Mortara site, located in Pavia province.
You must reside, or willing to relocate, in the north of Italy - preferably in the areas surrounding Crema (CR) and/or within approximately a one-hour drive from Mortara (PV).
Why Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.
What We Offer
- Permanent Contract
- Salary range: € 35.000–€ 45.000 commensurate with the work experience
- Performance-based premio of up to 40% of the annual gross salary
- Company Car
- Ticket lunches, Welfare
Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.