Sales Executive

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You’ll join a high-performance team where commercial excellence and technical credibility go hand in hand.

Global Recruitment Director at Walker Lovell Recruitment Location: Germany (Remote) Travel: Regular travel across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland Compensation: Strong base + uncapped commission, with long-term performance incentives Drive growth in high-value functional ingredients for health & nutrition leaders.

This is your chance to take ownership of a newly created DACH territory, representing a science-led global innovator in health and nutrition ingredients.

With a portfolio spanning bioactive compounds, custom blends, and advanced delivery formats, you’ll connect directly with decision-makers shaping the next generation of supplements and functional foods.

What’s on offer • Strong base + uncapped commission with long-term incentives tied to regional performance • Greenfield commercial role — full autonomy to define your strategy and client base • Access to a differentiated ingredient portfolio across nutraceuticals, functional foods, and dietary supplements • Fast-scaling business — 5x growth in five years, now going public and accelerating European expansion • Science-first culture backed by robust R&D, technical support, and full-service manufacturing capabilities Why this business A confidential global player in the health & nutrition sector, this company is investing heavily in European growth.

With next-generation ingredient innovation, formulation expertise, and a proven manufacturing platform, they partner with leading brands to bring differentiated products to market.

What you’ll be doing • Build and lead ingredient sales across the DACH region — from market entry strategy to signed agreements • Engage directly with supplement brands, functional food producers, and contract manufacturers • Position technical solutions in ingredients, formulations, and delivery formats to meet customer goals • Guide clients from technical validation through to commercial close, backed by in-house R&D expertise What you’ll bring • Native-level German and professional English • 5+ years’ B2B sales experience in functional ingredients, nutraceuticals, or dietary supplement sectors • Proven ability to grow markets and convert technical, high-value ingredient sales • Strong understanding of formulation, product development, and delivery systems • Commercial drive, credibility with technical buyers, and a track record of closing in regulated markets Who this suits You’re a commercially minded ingredient specialist who thrives on autonomy and technical engagement.

You understand the health & nutrition value chain, speak the language of formulators and brand managers, and are ready to own growth in one of Europe’s most dynamic regions. Details • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Sales and Business Development • Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services