Head of Sales (NA)

Hartmann Young; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the health and wellness sector is seeking a dynamic Head of Sales to lead their growing sales team. This role is pivotal in driving revenue growth and expanding market presence by developing effective sales strategies and managing relationships with key customers in the nutraceutical and supplement industries. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sales leadership background and a strategic mindset, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a company committed to leveraging science-backed ingredients for broader health applications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales leadership in nutraceuticals or functional ingredients.
• Strong background in selling technical ingredients and business development.
• Strong background in selling technical ingredients and business development.
• Ability to work in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.

Responsibilities

• Developing sales strategies to drive revenue and market share.
• Managing and growing the sales team, ensuring high performance.
• Building relationships with key customers and partners.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align sales initiatives with broader business goals.
• Drive business development efforts, particularly in technical ingredients.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Business Development

Relationship Building

Strategic Mindset

Technical Ingredients Sales

Job description

Hartmann Young is partnered with a pioneering company in the prebiotic and nutraceutical sector to find an agile Head of Sales. This company is committed to expanding beyond supplements into broader health and wellness applications, leveraging science-backed ingredients. Specializes in prebiotic ingredients with clear applications in nutraceuticals and supplements with a vision to grow beyond supplements into health and wellness, bridging both markets.

The Role:

As the Head of Sales, you will be instrumental in driving revenue growth and market expansion. Reporting directly to the VP of Sales, you will lead a small but growing sales team, currently comprising two direct reports, with plans to expand further.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing sales strategies to drive revenue and market share.
• Managing and growing the sales team, ensuring high performance and engagement.
• Building relationships with key customers and partners in the nutraceutical and supplement sectors.
• Working closely with senior leadership to align sales initiatives with broader business goals.
• Driving business development efforts, particularly in technical ingredients.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in sales leadership within the nutraceutical, supplement, or functional ingredients sector.
• Experienced in adding SKUs and growing a portfolio of ingredients.
• Strong background in selling technical ingredients and business development.
• Ability to work in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please reach out directly or apply via the advert.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development
• Industries: Health and Human Services