APAC Principal Manager – Personal Care

About the role

Barentz is seeking an experienced APAC Principal Manager for its Personal Care division. The role will lead strategic principal partnerships, drive product portfolio growth and develop the regional market across Asia‑Pacific.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute product strategies, portfolio roadmaps and go‑to‑market plans aligned with customer needs.
• Conduct market, customer and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Support commercial teams in Southeast Asia and broader APAC with business development and customer engagement.
• Lead principal business plans, market implementation strategies and portfolio expansion initiatives.
• Monitor performance indicators such as pipeline growth, project conversions and product launches.
• Deliver technical and commercial product training to sales teams and strategic customers.
• Identify and secure new mandates, product partnerships and expansion opportunities with global principals.
• Build and maintain long‑term strategic relationships with global principals and key stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in commercial strategy, product management and supply‑chain excellence within the personal care or specialty ingredients sector.
• Strong track record of leading regional market development across multiple APAC countries.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with global principals, commercial teams and other stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills and commercial acumen.

Required skills