Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation focused on our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™. With a market capitalisation of ~£6 billion and nearly 5,800 employees globally, we are innovating new and novel ingredients for the Life Sciences industry through our commitment to sustainability and customer centricity.
As our Pharma/Crop/Seed business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Area Sales Manager to join our organisation to grow sales across our Pharma and Crop product lines
Reporting into the Sales Development Manager of our Life Sciences business, you will drive domestic and international sales for our key product lines and actively develop new B2B business opportunities.

Who We’re Looking For:

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
- Bachelor's degree or above in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or Agricultural Science.
- New graduates and 8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in specialty chemicals, food ingredients, pharmaceutical ingredients, or agrochemical industries preferred.
- Proven experience in B2B sales and business development.
- Experience selling technology-based or customized products/solutions is highly desirable.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
1) Technical Sales
- Manage sales activities for food (30%), pharmaceutical (50%), and agrochemical (20%) ingredients.
- Provide technical support and application guidance to customers.
- Identify and generate new sales leads and business opportunities.
2) Product Promotion and Seminar Activities
- Conduct product presentations, technical seminars, and customer workshops.
- Support marketing activities to increase product awareness and market penetration.
- Coordinate customer training programs and technical education sessions.
3) Customer Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
- Understand customer needs and propose suitable technical solutions.
- Collaborate with internal technical, regulatory, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
4) Market Intelligence
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
- Share market insights and customer feedback with internal stakeholders.
- Support strategic planning through market analysis and business forecasting.
What We Offer:
- Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, flexible working arrangements, access to share plans etc.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Supportive and inclusive company culture
Additional Information
This position will base in Bundang‑gu, Seongnam‑si, Gyeonggi‑do, able to travel frequently.
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success.

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.