Technical Sales / Business Development Manager

About the Role

Join a seed-stage life sciences ingredients company as a Technical Sales / Business Development Manager. You will connect the scientific team with buyers at supplement brands and contract manufacturers, helping turn commercial leads into lasting partnerships.

What You'll Do

Build and develop relationships with prospective customers and partners in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and related ingredient markets.

Qualify sales leads and guide them through the commercial process, translating technical product information into customer-relevant value.

Work closely with the lab team to connect customer needs with ingredient capabilities and formulation applications.

Develop new business and manage customer accounts, using CRM tools to track leads and follow-up.

Represent the business at relevant industry events and travel as needed to meet customers and partners.

What We're Looking For

Two to four years of experience in B2B sales, key account management, or business development in raw materials, supplements, pharmaceuticals, or a related field.

Experience selling technical ingredients or products, ideally in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, or functional food ingredients.

A completed degree or comparable qualification in a natural science or technical field, such as food technology, pharmacy, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related discipline.

Fluent English and willingness to travel; German proficiency is a plus.

An established network in relevant ingredient markets, including familiarity with industry events, distributors, and prospective customers.

Startup or scale-up and CRM experience are beneficial. Experience with cyclodextrin in formulation is also a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: €60,000 to €80,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany.