About this role
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As Sales & Business Development Manager – maternity cover your primary focus will be North Europe and DACH region. The DACH region is a growth region and a strategic focus area whereas North Europe is home markets. You will drive the sub-region including growing existing accounts distributing our brands and hunting for new distributors. You will work in the regional team covering distributors in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and India and Asia Pacific. Besides collaborating with the Sales & Business Development managers responsible for other sub-regions, you will work closely with our regional marketing team to help our distributors activate our brands in the markets. The role is a temporary maternity cover for 12-15 months with possibility for extension.
In this role you’ll make an impact by
- Secure new Brand distributors - by sourcing, pitching and converting accounts on own/ in collaboration with regional Marketing team
- Grow existing business by ongoing management and upselling including launching new products
- Help instill a high level of customer centricity and be the voice of the sales function. In addition, capture qualitative customer and consumer insights and feedback to enable agile adoption of Consumer Health’s value proposition
- Protect and preserve Novonesis brand equity
You will thrive in this role if you bring some of the following
- Significant experience (5+ years recommended) in sales, particularly in branded distributor sales, ideally within the consumer health industry.
- You have strong regional expertise in DACH, such as language proficiency, cultural understanding, and experience conducting business in the region. However, as team’s focus is broad, other regional experiences are welcomed as well
- A master’s degree in business or science is a strong advantage but not strictly required.
- You have experience with remote selling and digital engagement, along with familiarity or comfort using digital tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Salesforce, etc.).
- Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus, with German and English being highly desirable.
- You demonstrate excellent business judgment and decision-making skills, enabling you to assess and prioritize leads effectively. You have a proven track record of turning leads into opportunities and delivering measurable business results.
- You build trust quickly with clients and stakeholders by actively listening, identifying needs, and addressing challenges or concerns thoughtfully.
- You thrive in collaborating across teams and regions, leveraging internal networks and organizational resources to drive success.
The role can be based at one of our European entity locations, depending on the candidate’s suitability and business requirements, and involves approximately 30–60 days of travel annually.
Application deadline: 1st July 2026
Contact details: Alexander Lommer Broe, Head of Sales & Business Development EuRow, ALBR@novonesis.com
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s 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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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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