About the role
The Nutrition Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth within the nutrition segment of our food & beverage portfolio. This role involves building strong relationships with the clients, understanding market trends, and effectively communicating the benefits of our products to achieve sales targets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets in the nutrition category.
- Identify and engage with potential clients including distributors, retailers, and health professionals.
- Conduct market research to understand consumer needs and industry trends.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns.
- Provide product training and support to clients and internal teams.
- Monitor sales performance and analyze data to adjust strategies as needed.
- Attend industry events and trade shows to represent the company and network with key stakeholders.
- Prepare and present sales reports to the AVP Sales Nutrition and other stakeholders.
- Travel regularly to customer locations for reviews, trials, or project follow-ups.
Qualifications and Experience
- In-depth knowledge of nutrition, dietary supplements, and the food and beverage industry.
- Strong understanding of sales techniques and market dynamics.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to analyze data and market trends to make informed decisions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the food and beverage or nutrition industry.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing client relationships.
- Comfortable with travel and customer-facing engagements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
- Adaptable and open to feedback in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about nutrition and promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).