Sales Manager Italy & Eastern Europe

Solabia Group; Venezia; Remoto; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading innovator in nutritional ingredients is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to drive sales efforts across Italy and Eastern Europe. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of B2B sales experience, strong knowledge of the local nutrition market, and excellent communication skills. This remote role involves identifying business opportunities, maintaining key relationships, and delivering customer support. The position also offers the chance to be part of a rapidly growing company with a meaningful impact on health through nutrition.

Servizi

Part of a fast-growing global company

Opportunity to work with innovative health ingredients

Collaborative and science-driven team

Competenze

• 3–5 years of experience in B2B sales within the nutritional ingredients sector.
• Strong knowledge of the Italian nutrition market and an existing professional network.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and results-driven with a 'hunter' mindset.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting and managing multiple priorities.

Mansioni

• Drive sales of branded ingredients across the Italian and Eastern European market.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
• Deliver technical and commercial support to customers.
• Monitor market trends and customer needs to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on go-to-market strategies.
• Contribute to annual sales planning and budgeting.

Conoscenze

B2B sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Market knowledge

Formazione

Degree in life sciences, nutrition, biology or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

About Solabia Nutrition

Solabia Nutrition, part of the global Solabia Group, is a leading innovator in the development of clinically validated, natural branded ingredients for the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food industries. With deep expertise in microalgae production, plant extraction, fermentation, and clinical research, we deliver science-backed solutions that support human health and well-being.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, communicative, and entrepreneurial Sales Manager to lead our commercial efforts in Italy and Eastern Europe. This role is ideal for someone with a strong network in the local nutrition and health ingredients market, who thrives on building relationships and driving growth.

You will be responsible for promoting and selling our portfolio of branded, clinically proven nutritional ingredients, expanding our customer base, and managing and nurturing a select group of existing key accounts to ensure long-term satisfaction and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of Solabia Nutrition’s branded ingredients across the Italian and Eastern European market.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with nutraceutical, dietary supplement, and functional food companies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, R&D teams, and procurement professionals.
• Deliver technical and commercial support to customers, leveraging our clinical and scientific data.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, regulatory, R&D) to align on go-to-market strategies.
• Contribute to annual sales planning and budgeting in coordination with the European Business Director

Your Profile

3–5 years of experience in B2B sales within the nutritional ingredients, nutraceutical, or functional food sectors.

Strong knowledge of the Italian nutrition market and an existing professional network.

A scientific or technical background (degree in life sciences, nutrition, biology, or related field preferred).

Energetic, self-motivated, and results-driven with a “hunter” mindset.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

Comfortable working independently in a remote setting and managing multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a fast-growing global company with a strong innovation pipeline.

Work with clinically supported natural health ingredients that make a real difference.

Join a collaborative, science-driven team passionate about improving health through nutrition.

Location : Remote, Italy

Travel : Up to 50% field travel

Languages : Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken)

Reporting to : Business Director Europe (Maastricht)

To know more about our products : One step ahead in health ingredient innovation - Solabia Nutrition