Are you a relationship-driven sales professional who loves building business, developing customers, and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships?
Faber-Castell Cosmetics is looking for a Sales Manager in our USA Region to grow our presence in the U.S. and help bring innovative cosmetic solutions to some of the world’s best-known beauty brands.
Part of the internationally recognized Faber-Castell family, Faber-Castell Cosmetics is a leading global provider of private-label cosmetic pencils for the face, eyes, lips, and nails. With approximately 800 employees and production facilities in Germany, the U.S. (Elgin, IL), and Brazil, we combine global expertise with a strong commitment to innovation and quality.
If you enjoy working with customers, spotting new opportunities, and being part of an international organization, we’d love to meet you!
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute sales strategies for the assigned U.S. territory
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities and acquire new customers
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing customers
- Attend trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events to develop business
- Identify customer needs, market trends, and new opportunities in partnership with the Sales & Management team
- Prepare proposals, contracts, budgets, and participate in project and contract negotiations
- Conduct product presentations and lead sales discussions
- Manage customer projects from initial opportunity through completion
- Support strategic planning and growth initiatives for assigned customers and market segments
- Monitor sales performance and contribute to budgeting and long-term business development
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field
- 3+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally within private-label cosmetics, beauty, FMCG, or a related industry
- Strong customer relationship and business development skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Comfortable working with numbers, budgets, and sales data
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment
- International business experience is highly desirable
- German or additional language skills are a plus
- SAP experience is a plus
- Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically, with some international travel
Why Join Faber-Castell Cosmetics?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global organization with a strong reputation, international reach, and deep expertise in the cosmetics industry. You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on U.S. growth while working with customers and colleagues across multiple countries.
Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
Ready to take your sales career global? Join Faber-Castell Cosmetics!