BUSINESS DEVELOPER & BOARD MEMBER UK (ALL GENDERS)

GELITA; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic B2B Sales Manager to drive growth in the Food and Pharma sectors. In this hybrid role, you will manage key accounts, develop new business opportunities, and contribute to the global strategy in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in sales. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturer of collagen proteins, where you will play a key role in shaping the future of the business while collaborating with a talented team. If you are motivated and passionate about sales, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in Food, Pharma, or Supplement.
• Experience in selling ingredients or excipients; nutraceutical background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts and seek new customer opportunities.
• Sales of Collagen Peptides and Gelatins, focusing on specialty portfolios.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Problem-Solving Abilities

Organizational Skills

Education

University Degree in International Business

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Food Technology

Tools

Microsoft 360

Salesforce

SAP S4 HANA

Job description

GELITA UK Sales Ltd., Bolton, Greater Manchester Area

Term of employment: Full-time
Working model: Hybrid

About GELITA

The GELITA Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of collagen proteins, with over 2,900 employees across 20 sites worldwide. We provide natural collagen protein solutions for health, nutrition, pharmaceutical, and medical markets, along with innovative technical applications. Guided by our GELITA Values and scientific research, we focus on innovation, excellence, experience, and customer orientation.

What you will contribute

• Manage existing accounts and seek new customer opportunities in B2B supplement, food, and pharma markets.
• Sales of Collagen Peptides and Gelatins, focusing on GELITA’s specialty portfolios.
• Grow the region through new business development.
• Manage key accounts and lead distribution partners to develop and expand business.
• Regularly report on business figures and forecasts.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the global GELITA strategy in the UK.
• Support the organization of local trade shows, conferences, and customer events.
• Manage the GELITA AG Representative Office in the UK.

What makes you stand out

• University degree in International Business, Business Administration, Food Technology, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience, particularly in the Food, Pharma, or Supplement industry.
• Experience in selling ingredients or excipients; nutraceutical background is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial leadership skills, experience managing small teams, and working in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are desirable.
• Preferably UK citizen.
• Willingness to spend 3-4 months in Eberbach, Germany, for product training and join the European Sales team during onboarding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 360, Salesforce; SAP S4 HANA knowledge is helpful.
• Experience with new market entries is desirable.

Personal Attributes and Experiences

• Self-starter with entrepreneurial talent and excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Result-oriented, reliable, and deadline-focused.
• Team player with a positive attitude and proactive approach.
• Motivated with a hunting mentality, convincing personality, and passion for sales and products.
• Committed to embodying and promoting our ONE GELITA values.