Sales Manager Nutrition Ingredients

• Lead a high‑impact commercial region
• Contribute directly to international growth in the nutrition ingredients market.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international provider of specialty chemicals and nutrition ingredients. Acting as a trusted sales distributor and solution partner, the organisation supports global manufacturing partners and delivers high‑quality ingredient solutions across Europe.

The company operates with a culture of autonomy, ownership, and entrepreneurial freedom. Sales Managers are encouraged to identify new products, unlock emerging opportunities, and build long‑term partnerships across diverse markets. Collaboration with European colleagues, cross‑functional teams, and international offices is central to success.

Job Description

• Maintain and grow customer relationships while acquiring new clients across the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive developments to uncover new product and portfolio opportunities.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing and drive both new business and existing account growth.
• Collaborate closely with international teams in Europe and the US to align on strategy, share insights, and support customers.
• Deliver accurate forecasting, ensure strong CRM discipline, and provide market insights that guide strategic decision‑making.

The Successful Applicant

• Experienced commercial professional in nutrition ingredients, specialty chemicals, or dietary supplement components.
• Strong track record in selling to customers in the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
• Background in Chemistry, Nutrition, Dietetics, or similar is a strong plus.
• Curious, entrepreneurial mindset: a self‑starter who identifies opportunities and acts on them.
• Excellent relationship‑builder who can engage with a wide range of customer types from SMEs to multinational groups.
• Strong communication skills and able to adapt easily across different cultural and business environments.
• Fluent in English and proficient in Dutch.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with international teams.

What’s on Offer

• High‑impact commercial role covering three strategic regions.
• Freedom to operate autonomously within a supportive, international organisation.
• Direct influence on portfolio development, market expansion, and supplier selection.
• A culture built on trust, ownership, and entrepreneurial drive.
• Compensation:
  • €65,000 – €80,000 annual base salary (40 hours)
  • Attractive bonus structure
  • Company car/EV
  • Strong pension plan
  • Laptop/phone
  • Training & development budget
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across Europe and the USA.
• Flexible working culture with focus on results and commercial impact.

If you’re driven by passion, opportunity, and international collaboration, we’d love to hear your story. Apply today!

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