Business Development Manager

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Ourvita is the largest Europe-based CDMO for food supplements, with a strong global presence. Backed by over 3,000 dedicated professionals worldwide, we pride ourselves on a customer‑centric approach and a culture built on expertise, resilience, service quality, and consumer insight – working together to create innovative and impactful solutions. Our vision is to make high‑quality health and medical products accessible whenever and wherever they are needed, transforming lives and advancing healthcare globally.

Through our commitment to development, distribution, and strategic partnerships, we strive to deliver excellence across the entire value chain. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team and contribute to this mission.

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth for our contract manufacturing services in the nutraceutical and consumer goods market by driving new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships by identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding the company’s market presence. This role will manage activities of the sales process and any aspect, including tactical activities, that relate to customer accounts to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.

Continuously improving the customer list by developing existing prospects to their full potential and using market insights and industry relationships to identify, then develop target customers. This position will work closely across multiple departments including R & D, Finance, Engineering, and Operations.

• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities through research, networking, and outreach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Influence the customer by identifying opportunities and providing potential solutions that align with their and Ourvita’s objectives.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure profitable deals.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and pipeline in CRM systems.
• Work within a global commercial team to support new clients’ business needs.
• Maintain a strong understanding of company products or services as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive.
• Manage and partner with finance to generate price bids including feasibility, prototypes, pilot, qualification and final pricing, including testing and batch costs.
• Participate in networking activities such as attending conventions, professional association meetings and trade shows.
• Assist with innovation, and lead projects, to deliver solutions benefiting both the customer and Ourvita in collaboration with R &
  
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• Responsible for a seamless transition of client projects from Business Development (BD) to Client Services (CS).
• Manage Ourvita’s internet presence, including our website, Linked In and social media accounts.

Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary from time to time.

Education / Experience /

Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences preferred.
• Five years of experience in Business Development, preferably within a manufacturing product development environment. Nutritional supplement manufacturing experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Capable of interaction at all levels of the…