Technical Sales / Business Development Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Clera. Regensburg · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €65,000–€99,906 across Germany.
Clera has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Find new sales prospects and develop ongoing ties with supplement brands, contract manufacturers and ingredient buyers
- Take potential customers from early interest into technical conversations and commercial partnership discussions
- Coordinate with the lab team to explain product capabilities and address buyer needs
- Attend sector events and visit customers and partners in person
What you bring
- Bring two to four years in B2B sales, account management or business development in raw materials, supplements or pharmaceuticals
- Have sold technical ingredients in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry or functional food, not only commodities
- Hold a natural science or technical degree, or an equivalent qualification
- Have a technical or scientific background, or technical product sales experience, and speak English fluently
Who this fits
This role suits someone with an established network in relevant ingredient markets and experience selling technical products. The position is on-site in Regensburg and requires customer travel. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
About the Role
Join a growing life sciences team developing technology-focused ingredients for nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food applications. You will connect the technical team with ingredient buyers and help turn commercial opportunities into lasting customer partnerships.
What You'll Do
Develop new business opportunities and build long-term relationships with supplement brands, contract manufacturers, and other ingredient customers.
Manage prospective customer conversations from initial interest through technical discussions and commercial partnership development.
Work closely with the laboratory team to communicate product capabilities and address customer needs.
Represent the business at relevant industry events and travel to meet customers and partners.
What We're Looking For
Two to four years of experience in B2B sales, key account management, or business development in raw materials, supplements, or pharmaceuticals.
Experience selling technology-focused ingredients in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, or functional food; commodity-only sales experience is not a fit.
A strong network in relevant ingredient markets and familiarity with industry events, distributors, and prospective customers.
A completed degree or comparable qualification in a natural science or technical field, such as food technology, pharmacy, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
A technical or scientific background, or experience selling technical products, and fluency in English.
Willingness to travel. Experience with cyclodextrin formulation, German proficiency, startup or scale-up environments, and CRM systems is beneficial.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: €60 to €80 per hour. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
On-site in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany.
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