** This role is fully remote

Our client is a leader in the functional foods and supplement industry. They are committed to developing innovative solutions that improve overall health and wellness, providing top-quality ingredients to support their customers' needs.

They are seeking a Business Development & Sales Director -Gut Health to spearhead efforts in expanding their presence in thedigestive health and gut healthmarket. This is a remote position, offering an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a fast-growing sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Leadership: Lead the sales efforts for our client'sfunctional food products, with a focus on thedigestive health and gut healthmarket. Develop and execute strategies to expand the company's market share within these segments.
Scientific Communication: Utilize yourbackground in nutrition, biology, or chemistryto effectively communicate the benefits of our client's products, includinggut bacteria, probiotics, and other digestive health solutions, to potential customers.
Customer Targeting and Market Research: Leverage stronganalytical skillsto research and identify the right customer base for our client’s products. Use data-driven insights to target and pursue new business opportunities within thesupplementandfunctional food industries.
Business Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with key players in thedigestive healthandsupplement sectors. Serve as a knowledgeable partner, focusing on client needs and product fit to drive sales.
Collaboration with Leadership: Work closely with leadership, including direct reporting to the President, to align sales goals with overall company objectives. Provide insights on market trends, customer feedback, and competitive positioning to help shape strategy.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: While not necessarily focused on managing a team, the role may involve guiding and mentoring junior sales staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing sales environment.

Qualifications:

Educational Background: Masters or PhD degree innutrition, biology, chemistry, or a related field. Advanced degrees or equivalent experience in digestive health, probiotics, or gut health solutions are highly desirable.
Industry Experience: At least7+ years of sales experiencein thesupplementorfunctional food industry, with a focus ondigestive healthorgut health products. Previous experience in selling to supplement companies or functional food companies is required.
Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze customer data, market trends, and identify potential business opportunities. Must bedata-drivenwith the ability to conduct detailed research and market analysis.
Sales Communication: Strongverbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex, science-based products to non-expert customers. Ability to confidently present product benefits and speak with authority on the digestive health market.
Proven Track Record: A history of successfully developing and executingsales strategiesfor scientific or health-focused products. Experience inbusiness development, particularly ingut healthordigestive health products, is a plus.
Self-Motivated and Remote Ready: Must be able to work independently in aremote setting, managing time effectively while aligning with company objectives.

Why Join Our Client?:

Be part of arapidly growing marketin digestive health and wellness.
Enjoy theflexibility of remote work.
Competitivesalary package, includingbonus opportunities.
Work with asupportive leadership teamfocused on innovation and growth in the health and wellness industry.

Compensation:$130,000-140,000 plus bonus and benefits

If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below - all inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you to make your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.

Kalon Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.