Remote Technical Sales Leader – Nutraceutical Ingredients

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; United States; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work

Career development

Performance bonus

Job summary

Smart4Sciences is seeking a commercially minded Technical Sales Manager to drive growth in nutraceutical, food ingredient and speciality ingredient markets across the UK and Europe. The role combines technical sales, business development and strategic leadership with substantial autonomy.

You will develop key customer relationships, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with technical teams to support projects while engaging with senior leadership to shape future direction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in nutraceutical, food ingredient or related sectors.
• Proven technical B2B sales experience in chemicals, ingredients or related industries.
• Strong understanding of raw materials, ingredient applications and customer requirements.
• Strong business development experience with a proven track record of generating and growing revenue.
• Ability to remain hands-on in sales and customer engagement activities.
• Experience conducting market analysis and contributing to commercial strategy.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience developing customer presentations and delivering technical proposals.
• Experience using CRM and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently within a remote working environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK and EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and growth across nutraceutical, food ingredient and speciality ingredient markets.
• Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities across the UK and Europe.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors and supply partners.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting and technical discussions through to commercial negotiation and account management.
• Conduct market analysis to identify growth opportunities, industry trends and competitive activity.
• Produce and deliver technical and commercial presentations to prospective and existing customers.
• Work closely with technical and formulation teams to support customer projects and application requirements.
• Support the development and growth of the commercial team as the business expands.
• Monitor sales performance, pipeline activity and revenue forecasts.
• Manage profitability and contribute to budgeting and commercial planning activities.
• Represent the business at exhibitions, conferences and industry events.
• Continuously improve sales processes, tools and customer engagement strategies.
• Travel throughout the UK and EMEA region to support customers, suppliers and business development activities.

Skills

Nutraceutical market knowledge

Technical B2B sales

Raw materials expertise

Business development

Sales cycle management

CRM experience

ERP experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Market analysis

Proactive customer engagement

Office productivity

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline

MSc or PhD in Chemistry (Desirable)

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smart4Sciences is seeking a commercially minded Technical Sales Manager to drive growth in nutraceutical, food ingredient and speciality ingredient markets across the UK and Europe. The role combines technical sales, business development and strategic leadership with substantial autonomy.

You will develop key customer relationships, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with technical teams to support projects while engaging with senior leadership to shape future direction.