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Posted on: 28/09/2026

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Business Development

Specialist, Beauty Care

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

2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Business Development

Specialist, Beauty Care to work

closely with customers and Croda Sales, Technical, Marketing, Regulatory and

Supply Chain teams to progress projects from customer need to launch.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Beauty Care, Personal Care, cosmetics or specialty ingredients
• Customer-facing experience with brands, OEM/ODM companies or ingredient suppliers
• Good understanding of functional cosmetic ingredients, formulations and product development
• Able to coordinate customer projects and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Good communication skills in Mandarin and English
• Proactive, organised and willing to travel within China

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Customer Development

• Build and maintain relationships with target customers across R&D, Marketing and Procurement
• Identify customer needs and follow up new product and project opportunities

2. Opportunity

& Project Management

• Match customer needs with relevant Croda products, technologies and formulations
• Coordinate samples, technical evaluations, claims, regulatory support and project timelines

3. Technical

& Commercial Support

• Prepare and deliver customer presentations, workshops and product recommendations
• Support customer trials and resolve project issues with internal teams

4. Market

& Team Collaboration

• Collect customer, market and competitor feedback for the China Beauty Care team
• Maintain project updates, next actions and expected business potential in CRM

What We Offer

Join a global organisation where you can develop customer-facing

expertise, technical knowledge and business development capabilities.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, flexible working arrangements and access to share plans
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• A supportive and inclusive company culture

Additional Information

This position will be

based in Shanghai, China. Regular travel within China is required to visit

customers and support industry events. Occasional international travel may be expected.

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.

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