Lead Specialist, Inside Sales, Health, Nutrition & Care - Princeton, NJ

Lead Specialist, Inside Sales, Health, Nutrition & Care - Princeton, NJ

As the Lead Specialist, Inside Sales, Health, Nutrition & Care, you will be a key driver of growth, working to transform leads into opportunities and opportunities into success. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with customers, and use your skills to move projects forward, creating meaningful impact and driving business results.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities by generating and following up on leads, negotiating pricing, and closing deals
• Serve as the first point of contact qualifying customer needs and aligning company products, capabilities, and services within their requirements
• Develop and communicate strategic growth opportunities to targeted prospects and potential customers
• Collaborate with Commercial Management on responses, gathering insights on market conditions, pricing, and competition
• Maintain accurate customer and project records in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, while tracking and reporting project progress through the project funnel
• Participate selectively in trade shows, meetings, and industry events to enhance visibility and growth opportunities

We Bring

• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and care to drive progress
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change

You Bring

• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and CRM; knowledge of human premix products, food or dietary supplements, and related manufacturing processes is an advantage
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent organizational, analytical, and multitasking abilities in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills to address diverse customer needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Confidence in working autonomously and making informed decisions to meet customer requests
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or Technology required;
  Food Science degree preferred

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $80,000-$95,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible.