Business Development Manager – B2B & B2C Supplements

    GFIC

    Heidelberg
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    About this role

    Position OverviewOur company is a science-driven global innovator in functional ingredients and nutraceuticals.

    Building on decades of B2B leadership, we are actively expanding our footprint by scaling our core ingredient business while simultaneously launching a new commercial unit focused on finished B2C supplement brands across Europe.We are seeking a highly entrepreneurial, sales-driven Business Development Manager.

    In this dual-impact role, you will be responsible for driving high-value B2B ingredient sales to industrial and contract manufacturing clients, while strategically building, launching, and scaling B2C supplement sales channels across online and offline retail in the DACH region and broader Europe.

    Key

    Responsibilities1.

    B2B Sales & Key Account Management (Ingredients & CMOs)Revenue Generation: Drive commercial growth and achieve ambitious targets for high-value nutritional, cosmetical, and functional food ingredients.Client Engagement: Identify, negotiate with, and secure long-term commercial relationships with B2B clients in the Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical sectors across Southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.CMO Partnerships: Partner directly with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and formulation developers to integrate proprietary ingredients into finished products.Account Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive annual business plans for strategic key accounts to maximize margin and market share.2.

    B2C Market & Channel Development (Finished Supplements)Go-To-Market Execution: Lead the launch and commercialization strategy for the new B2C supplement portfolio in Germany and Europe.Multi-Channel Expansion: Identify, open, and scale key B2C distribution channels, including: E-Commerce: Amazon Marketplace, online pharmacies, and digital marketplaces.

    Retail & Drugstores: Key buyers and category managers at major chains (e.g., DM, Rossmann, Müller). Pharmacies: Wholesalers, pharmacy associations (Apothekenverbünde), and speciali

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Vertical-Specific

    Focused on a single industry vertical

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

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    Remote
    Business Development
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    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

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