Head of Sales

Hartmann Young; Bardowick; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in life sciences seeks a Head of Sales to lead the commercial strategy from their German headquarters. This role offers the chance to shape sales performance and team leadership across Europe, focusing on health and nutrition markets. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience and strong B2B market knowledge.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of commercial leadership experience.
• Proven track record in driving international sales growth.
• Strong understanding of B2B ingredient markets.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the sales team across regions.
• Define and implement sales strategy for B2B channels.
• Establish high-level relationships with customers.

Kenntnisse

Commercial leadership

Sales strategy

Team management

B2B ingredient markets

Operational execution skills

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Jobbeschreibung

Hartmann Young is exclusively partnered with a global leader in life sciences and high-performance ingredients, supporting the confidential search for a Head of Sales to be based on-site in their German headquarters.

This role is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape the commercial strategy across Europe and beyond for a scientifically driven, innovation-focused company. The position holds full accountability for sales performance, team leadership, strategic partnerships, and customer satisfaction in the health and nutrition markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the sales team across regions and key accounts.
• Define and implement the sales strategy across B2B channels in the health, nutrition, and functional ingredients space.
• Establish and nurture high-level relationships with customers in the food and nutrition, dietary supplement, and functional food sectors.
• Work closely with marketing, product management, and R&D to align commercial strategy with pipeline and market needs.
• Monitor sales performance, forecasts, KPIs, and margins; drive accountability and growth targets.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, customer meetings, and strategic partner engagements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to inform long-term commercial planning and investment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of commercial leadership experience in>
• Proven track record in driving international sales growth and managing diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of B2B ingredient markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Fluent in English; German proficiency highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with operational execution skills and strong people leadership.