Specialist, Business Development

Specialist, Business Development

This role focuses on generating new business within the nutraceutical, dietary supplement, vitamin, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, consumer health, and related industries. The Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for prospective customers, building and maintaining a qualified sales pipeline, developing strong customer relationships, understanding client needs, and collaborating with internal technical, operations, quality, and commercial teams to convert opportunities into long-term business partnerships.

This position is ideal for a highly motivated, results-oriented individual who enjoys prospecting, networking, and driving business growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the company's customer base and support revenue growth through strategic business development initiatives.

Education &

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field preferred. 3 + years of business development and sales experience in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, vitamins, consumer health products, pharmaceuticals, or CDMO/contract manufacturing. Proven track record of acquiring new clients and generating revenue through business development efforts. Experience selling contract manufacturing, private-label, or formulation services is highly preferred. Pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus, particularly with companies involved in consumer health, vitamins, supplements, or wellness products.

Strong network within the nutraceutical, dietary supplement, or consumer packaged goods industry preferred. Excellent prospecting, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills. Demonstrated hunter mentality with the ability to independently source and close new business opportunities. Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Travel Requirements:
Willingness to travel extensively (50–75%). Ability to visit prospective clients, attend trade shows, and participate in industry events. Comfortable with overnight and regional travel to generate new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated business developer with a hunter mentality who enjoys identifying opportunities, building relationships, and creating long-term partnerships. This individual is comfortable engaging with entrepreneurs, emerging brands, and established manufacturers, and possesses the persistence, curiosity, and commercial acumen necessary to drive sustainable growth within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.