Sales Manager Human Health Biosolutions (m/f)

Novonesis; Parma; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Sales Manager HHB to develop business across Southern Europe, including Italy, France, and Spain. The role is based in Parma with remote work flexibility and requires a technical or scientific background plus 1–2 years in B2B sales.

You will generate leads, manage customer accounts, and build strong relationships while working with internal teams to drive growth. Travel about 40–50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Technical or scientific background required.
• 1–2 years in B2B sales in ingredients, dietary supplements or food preferred.
• Fluent English; second language (Spanish or French) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of non-strategic customer accounts across Southern Europe (Italy, France, Spain).
• Generate new sales leads through inquiries, trade shows, and events; follow up and convert to opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and support ongoing needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support customer development and growth.
• Define go‑to‑market strategy with manager and travel up to 40–50%.

Skills

B2B sales

Lead generation

Account management

Fluent English

Second language (Spanish or French)

Education

Technical or scientific background (biology/food science/pharmacy/biotech)

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?Join our Human Health Biosolutions Sales Team !We are looking for a Sales Manager HHB (m/f) who will be responsible for developing business in south Europe area. He/she will have to handle part of current customer portfolio, manage new lead and try to develop them.The Human Health Biosolutions South West EU, UK & Ireland and Nordic sales team is composed of 4 Sales Managers reporting to the Director of Sales covering the area. The team members are based in different countries but meeting almost everyday every week. A face to face meeting is set up every quarter and twice per year the entire EMEIA sales team meet together.The department handles approx. 40 millions EUR business and the team has the task to make this growing every year in alignment with HHB targets.In this role you will have an impact:Manage and develop a portfolio of non-strategic customer accounts across Southern Europe, including Italy, France, and Spain. Better to say: across teh sub-region.Generate new sales leads through online inquiries, trade shows, exhibitions, and other events.Follow up on new leads and develop them into potential business opportunities.Build strong relationships with customers and support their ongoing needs.Work closely with internal teams to support customer development and commercial growth.The position will be based in Italy, the key market in the region, where additional commercial support is needed.The person will be in close dialogue with manager to set the go to market strategyTo be successful you must have:A technical or scientific background, such as food science, biology, pharmacy, biotechnology, or a related field.Minimum 1 or 2 years experience in B2B sales in ingredients, dietery supplements or food.Fluent English and proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish or French.Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.An entrepreneurial mindset and the confidence to identify and pursue new business opportunities.Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks and results.A strategic and creative approach to business development.Comfortable using digital tools and technology in everyday work.An interest in understanding and applying AI and other emerging technologies to support business activities.Working conditions:Office location is Parma in Italy but working from remote in Italy is acceptable.Travel time is approx. 40%-50% of the time across the sub-region.Our purpose guides the wayIn 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 everyoneWe 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.Explore other openingsIf this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career