Sales Manager Italy & Eastern Europe

Solabia Group; Vicenza; Remoto; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in natural health ingredients is seeking a Sales Manager for Italy and Eastern Europe. This role focuses on promoting and selling clinically proven nutritional ingredients while leveraging an existing network in the nutrition market. Join a collaborative team making a real difference in health through nutrition.

Servizi

Fast-growing global company

Strong innovation pipeline

Collaborative, 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, results-driven.

Mansioni

• Drive sales of branded ingredients across the Italian and Eastern European market.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

Sales management

Formazione

Degree in life sciences, nutrition, biology or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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