Sales & Business Development Manager, Minerals & Nutrients

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in China.

📋 Description

• Establish a direct customer contact network in China.

• Oversee direct accounts and distributors within the region.

• Take ownership and responsibility for the sales budget in China.

• Manage distributor networks across various regions of China.

• Develop and enhance the direct customer base.

• Optimize profitability while managing expenses.

• Engage in daily communication with both new and existing distributors or direct customers.

• Assist or lead technical and commercial discussions.

• Travel a minimum of 50% of the time to meet with current and prospective clients.

• Manage key international and local accounts in China at both relationship and project levels.

• Initiate relationships with new clients in the industry and oversee projects to completion.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive market operation plan.

• Act as the primary liaison to Marketing for local initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• The ideal candidate should reside in Southern China.

• Must possess fluency in English, with the ability to speak, read, and write proficiently.

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Nutra and/or Food manufacturing or Business Management, or both.

• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience in a comparable role.

• Extensive background in functional ingredients.

• Familiarity with the Nutra and Food customer base and multi-level industry contacts.

• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment.

• Proven project management skills and a successful track record in closing deals.

• Excellent analytical skills and market planning capabilities.

• Proficient in English, MS Office, and CRM software.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated leadership abilities.

• Must have authorization to work in China.

• Willingness to travel more than 50% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Workplace culture that values and supports diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities.

• A work environment free from harassment and hostility.