Technical Sales / Business Development Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a growing life sciences ingredients business as the commercial link between the technical team and buyers at supplement brands and contract manufacturers. You will turn qualified leads into long-term partnerships, supporting growth across nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food markets. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Develop new business opportunities and build lasting relationships with ingredient buyers, supplement brands, and contract manufacturers. - Translate technical product capabilities into clear, relevant value for prospective customers. - Work closely with the laboratory team to connect customer needs with product and formulation expertise. - Manage sales opportunities and customer relationships, using CRM tools as appropriate. - Represent the business at relevant industry events and travel 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 comparable to those used in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or biochemical applications. - Background in technology-focused nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, or functional food ingredients. - A completed degree or comparable qualification in a natural science, technical field, or business with a life sciences focus. - Strong existing industry connections and familiarity with relevant customers, distributors, and industry events. - Technical or scientific knowledge, fluency in English, and willingness to travel. - Experience with cyclodextrin formulation, German-language skills, startup or scale-up environments, and CRM systems is beneficial. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary: €60 to €80 per hour. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany.