Sales Manager Nutraceuticals (DACH)
About the Job
A global trading and distribution business specialising in chemicals, food ingredients, and nutraceutical solutions. The organisation combines decades of market expertise with a strong international network, enabling customers across Europe to access innovative raw materials, secure supply chains, and high‑quality technical support.
This role sits within the growing Nutraceuticals division and focuses on strengthening market presence with key manufacturers across Europe.
Your Tasks
- Drive sales growth for nutraceutical raw materials and active ingredients across dietary supplement, functional food, and nutrition manufacturers.
- Develop and execute regional sales and product strategies for assigned portfolios.
- Build and maintain long‑term relationships with customers, producers, and distribution partners.
- Identify new business opportunities, conduct market analysis, and expand product positioning in targeted applications.
- Provide technical guidance on product characteristics, applications, and regulatory considerations.
- Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and quality teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
- Manage pricing, quotations, contract negotiations, and margin optimisation.
- Support supplier relationships and contribute to strategic sourcing and portfolio development.
- Represent the organisation at industry fairs, conferences, and customer visits.
Requirements
- Proven commercial experience in nutraceuticals, food ingredients, life sciences, or chemical raw materials.
- Strong understanding of dietary supplement manufacturing, formulation processes, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Background in B2B technical sales or product management within ingredients or chemicals.
- Experience managing both new business development and existing key accounts.
- Ability to translate customer needs into technical and commercial solutions.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong organisational abilities and a hands‑on, entrepreneurial mindset.
- Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline.
- Fluent in English & German is a strong advantage.
- Willingness to travel across Europe (approx. 30-40%).
What's on Offer
- A commercially influential role within an international organisation known for reliability, technical know‑how, and high‑quality ingredient solutions.
- Opportunity to shape and grow a key product portfolio in the expanding nutraceutical and health‑ingredients sector.
- Collaboration with experienced global suppliers and an established internal commercial network.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, with flexibility and autonomy in managing your region.
- Career growth within a stable, well‑respected global chemical and ingredients group.
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