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.Be part of our journeyAs a global leader in speciality chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for an Area Sales Manager to join our Pharma sector.Our ideal candidateWe have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences are required as well as what would make you an ideal fit.What You’ll Be DoingIdentify, develop and execute account growth strategies across pharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs and emerging innovators, delivering sustainable profitable growth aligned to Croda Pharma's strategic objectives;Work closely with customers' procurement, formulation, development and regulatory teams to identify opportunities where Croda's excipients, delivery systems and formulation expertise can create value;Generate and progress a robust opportunity pipeline through market intelligence, prospecting and close collaboration with marketing, innovation and technical teams;Build relationships with customers and develop new business opportunities by participating in exhibitions and other pharma events;Negotiate the best achievable commercial agreements with customers;Regularly update Croda’s CRM, Call Reports, Sample & Internet Inquires, and Sales Pipeline to…Key account manager/KAMFöretagssäljare