Sales Manager - Dietary Supplement
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About this role
Interested in a career that matters?
The Role & Your Impact
- Proactively identify and develop new customers and sales opportunities, prioritizing key projects to drive sustainable growth
- Own sales planning activities including budget, sales estimates, and forecasting
- Lead trademark/IP execution and support marketing initiatives aligned with customer and business needs
- Utilize internal opportunity management tools to convert opportunities into commercialized solutions through value selling
- Drive ideation and innovation workshops with customers and internal stakeholders
- Deliver regular reporting including monthly reports, call reports, rolling forecasts, and competitive insights
- Collaborate cross-functionally with RA, Supply Chain, Finance, GSA, and global teams
- Coordinate with GSA and local teams to successfully execute localized projects in China
- Manage distributors, including KPIs, incentives, training, contracts, and conflict resolution
What Youâll Need to Be Successful
- Masterâs degree in Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field (MBA preferred)
- 8+ years of value-selling experience in multinational companies
- At least 5 years of experience in dietary supplements, probiotics, health nutrition, or OTC
- Proven experience in project management and key account management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
- Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities and a customer-centric approach
- Effective problem-solving skills and stakeholder management
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
- Experience working in highly matrixed, global organizations
- Strong commercial acumen combined with scientific understanding
- Passion for innovation and bringing new solutions to market
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven organization with a strong scientific foundation
- Exposure to global teams and cross-functional collaboration
- A dynamic environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
- Career development opportunities within a growing health and nutrition business
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
- Office-based or hybrid working environment in China
- Frequent cross-functional collaboration with regional and global teams
- Travel may be required depending on customer engagement and project needs
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanityâs biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. Itâs how we've gotten so far. And itâs how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
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If this position isnât the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. Youâre welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
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About Novonesis
Global biosolutions company formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, specializing in industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and bioscience innovation. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
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