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Sales Representative

Job in 2300, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
Listing for: Leiden Bio Science Park
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    B2B Sales, Sales Development Rep/SDR, Sales Representative, Business Development
  • Business
    Business Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 EUR Yearly EUR 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Sales Representative will focus on identifying, qualifying, and converting new business opportunities. This front‑line, execution‑focused role is responsible for lead generation, progressing opportunities through the sales pipeline, closing deals, and managing customer accounts post‑sale. It represents Nourish Ingredients externally and works closely with technical, operations, and leadership teams to onboard and support customers.

Responsibilities
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities with food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and strategic partners.
  • Proactively generate leads through outbound outreach, inbound inquiries, and industry networking.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospects.
  • Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from initial contact to deal close.
  • Conduct customer meetings and presentations, articulating product value and use cases.
  • Coordinate product samples, trials, and technical discussions with internal teams.
  • Prepare proposals, pricing, and commercial agreements in collaboration with leadership.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting.
  • Act as the main point of contact for customers after contract signature.
  • Support onboarding and ongoing customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Identify opportunities for account expansion and long‑term collaboration.
  • Gather customer feedback and relay insights internally.
  • Stay close to customers and market activity to identify emerging opportunities.
  • Represent Nourish Ingredients at relevant trade shows and industry events.
Qualifications
  • Experience in business development, sales, or customer‑facing roles, ideally within food ingredients, food tech, biotech, or fermentation.
  • Proven ability to generate leads and close deals.
  • Comfortable managing a hands‑on, end‑to‑end sales process.
  • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
  • Highly motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently.
  • Practical, execution‑focused mindset suited to a startup or scale‑up environment.
  • Experience using CRM tools and managing sales pipelines.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.
  • Fluent business‑level English required.
Benefits
  • Full‑time, hands‑on commercial role with clear ownership and impact.
  • Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of specialty fats, precision fermentation, and sustainable food.
  • Collaborative, fast‑moving international team environment.
  • Competitive salary.
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