Cortex Chemicals Sp. z o. o. has been operating on the Polish and international market since 1982. Over 40 years of experience and continuous development of the company have placed us in the forefront of the leading distributors of chemicals raw materials.
They say of us: committed professionals. Working with multinational Accounts from all over the world as a professional distributor of food and technical raw materials for several decades, we actively support the polyurethane, coating, construction, food, and dietary supplements, cosmetics and animal feed industries.
Actually having local Employees in Poland, Germany, India and China able to offer more than 900 products dedicated to various industries.
Cortex Chemicals is part of the Group, which includes PURINOVA - production of the raw materials for polyurethane industry - with a turnover in the whole Group more than 200 MLN EUR.
With a focus on continuous development by implementing new quality standards in the domestic and international distribution process.
Due to the dynamic development, we are looking for a candidate for the position:
Junior SALES SPECIALIST - Italy
Workplace: Home office
Key tasks:
· increasing sales on the market based on the company's current range of raw materials
· maintaining cooperation with the recent and establishing cooperation with new Accounts – with particular emphasis on the Italy market
· making offers, sales, delivery coordination, debt enforcement
· implementation of new business ideas, new raw materials
· preparing and accomplishing sales plans
· cooperation with different Business Units in monitoring and analyzing the market for new raw materials
· ongoing reporting to the company
· Identifying and sourcing new business opportunities across the Italian market.
· Actively prospecting and acquiring new customers through market research, networking and direct customer outreach.
· Managing and developing an assigned portfolio of small and medium-sized customer accounts (C & B Accounts).
· Supporting the Sales Manager in the management and development of key customer relationships.
· Visiting customers on a regular basis to strengthen business relationships and identify new commercial opportunities.
· Preparing commercial offers, conducting negotiations and following up on business opportunities until successful completion.
· Cooperating with internal departments to ensure efficient order processing and high-quality customer service.
· Contributing to the development and execution of the commercial strategy for the Italian market by providing market insights and identifying growth opportunities.
· Monitoring market trends, competitor activities and customer needs to support business development initiatives.
· Representing the company professionally during customer visits, trade fairs and business events.
· Preparing regular sales reports and maintaining accurate CRM and commercial documentation
Requirements:
- very good command of spoken and written English
- higher education- chemical or commercial
- good knowledge of technology and raw materials in the field of technical or food chemistry – would be additional advantage
- minimum 1 year of professional experience in a distribution company of chemical raw materials – would be additional advantage
- active driver's license cat. B.
- willingness to travel
- strong orientation on results
- high resistance to stress and ability to work under time pressure
- creativity and definitely in making decisions
- brave and nonconformism
· Very good command of spoken and written English (minimum B2), enabling effective communication in an international business environment.
· Native or fluent Italian language skills.
· High level of professionalism and organizational culture with the ability to represent the company externally.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
· Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Proactive, self-driven and commercially minded personality with a willingness to learn and develop.
· Confidence in conducting customer meetings and commercial negotiations.
· Valid Category B driving licence (active driver)
· Willingness to travel frequently within Northern Italy and occasionally abroad.
· Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
· Previous experience in sales or customer service is an advantage but not required.
· Experience in the chemical industry is welcome but not required.
We offer:
· necessary work tools- phone, laptop
· extensive social system
· employment in a company with an established market position
· employment contract
· career opportunities
· an attractive bonus system, based on carrying out the assigned tasks
· Company Car
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: €2,000.00 - €2,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person
