Regional Business Development Manager (Nutraceuticals)

Monroe Consulting Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to promote premium nutraceutical ingredients in Southeast Asia. This remote role includes managing the full sales cycle, communicating product benefits effectively, and building client relationships. The ideal candidate has 5-10+ years in sales/business development within nutraceuticals and possesses excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in sales/business development in nutraceuticals or functional ingredient industries.
• Familiarity with Omega-3 oils, probiotics, or botanical extracts is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Understand product science and communicate effectively to clients.
• Collaborate with HQ on strategic direction and client support.

Skills

Sales strategy

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia, an executive recruitment firm is partnering with a leading manufacturer of high-end nutraceutical ingredients and health supplements to hire a Business Development Manager to start their footprint in Southeast Asia. The role would combined scientific understanding with commercial acumen to promote premium, evidence-based nutraceutical ingredients to branded clients and contract manufacturers in Malaysia. The role would be remote.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the full sales cycle-from lead generation to deal closure-focusing on premium nutraceutical ingredients.
• Understand product science to effectively communicate action mechanism, pathway, product features, and health benefits to clients in a product-professional manner.
• Collaborate closely with HQ to align on strategic direction, product positioning, and client support.
• Able to negotiate on business conditions with clients in the position of HQ.
• Develop strong relationships with formulators, R&D teams, and procurement professionals in the Thai nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets.
• Solve customer problems proactively with tailored ingredient or formulation solutions.
• Continuously track and report on KPIs, sales pipeline, and market trends.

Job Requirements:

• Strong experience (5-10+ years) in sales/business development in nutraceutical or functional ingredient industries.
• Familiarity with Omega-3 oils, probiotics, or botanical extract ingredients is highly advantageous. Ambitious of looking for new clients and new projects and making projects well done.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills between clients and headquarter.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to adapt strategy based on market feedback.
• Passion for science-based wellness and customer education.
• Be honest with integrity to headquarter, demonstrating problem-solving attitude and skills for clients and headquarter.
• Goal-driven personality with a clear career ambition to advance to team head, department head and even country-level management roles.