SEE Business Development Manager Supplements for Food-, Cosmetic and Pharmaceuticals m/f/d

please apply in english this job is about selling rawmaterials, solutions to the Food, Cosmetic and Pharma Industry this job is not about selling finished products to retailers, farmacies etc Sales Manager – Nutritional, Cosmetical & Functional Food Ingredients South Eastern Europe Home‑office based, regular visits to the Head Office in Germany About the Company A scientific‑driven global leader in high‑value ingredients for nutritional, cosmetical, and functional food applications , operating 8 production sites worldwide , holding 500+ patents , and offering 100+ advanced ingredient solutions . GFIC recruits on behalf of this Global Food Ingredients company. Position Overview The Sales Manager Nutritional & Functional Ingredients will drive business development and sales activities across South Eastern Europe . This role focuses exclusively on selling raw materials, active ingredients, phytonutrients, standardized herbal extracts, specialty fine chemicals, and organic intermediates to B2B clients in the Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical industries . This position does not involve selling finished consumer products to retailers, pharmacies, or end‑consumer channels. A key requirement is proven sales experience with nutritional supplements to Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical B2B clients in SEE , and ideally experience selling to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) or working within a CMO environment. Tasks Business Development and sales growth across the Nutritional Supplements, Cosmetical, and Functional Food sectors. Selling phytonutrients, standardized herbal extracts, specialty fine chemicals, and organic intermediates to B2B customers in Food, Pharma, and Cosmetics. Managing and expanding relationships with supplement manufacturers , CMOs , and ingredient buyers . Travelling approximately 50% of the time to meet customers across the region. Representing the company’s scientific and technical excellence in customer interactions. Requirements Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in Food Ingredients / Nutritional Supplements. Strong commercial background in sales & marketing. A scientific degree in food technology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, biology, or a comparable field. Fluent in English and relevant local languages. Highly sales‑driven, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a home‑office setup. Experience selling supplements to Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical clients in ISEE is essential. Experience selling to Contract Manufacturing Companies or working for a CMO is a strong advantage.