Sales Executive (German Speaking)
Utrecht
Netherlands
£45000.00/year
Permanent
Sales/Business Development
About the Company
This Dutch-based firm operates in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical sectors, supplying premium-quality excipients and capsules including gelatin, HPMC (vegetarian/vegan), and Pullulan options. Founded in 2014 and backed by decades of international trade experience, the company is headquartered in Houten, Utrecht.
Core offerings include:
- Liquid Capsules: Specializing in encapsulation of oils and beadlets using HPMC (vegan) or fish gelatin. Offers private label services and customer-supplied oil encapsulation, with fast lead times (2-4 weeks) and low MOQs (approx. 200,000 capsules).
- Empty Capsules: Supplies a wide variety of capsule types and colors stored locally and shipped across Europe with BRCGS-certified quality standards.
About the Role
Due to increasing workload and market demand in the German and DACH regions, the company is urgently seeking a proactive International Sales Executive.
You will manage the complete sales cycle-from lead generation to closing-while working closely with internal teams and clients across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
- Full sales process ownership: prospecting, negotiation, closing
- Selling capsules to contract manufacturers, brands, and retailers
- Direct client interaction with key decision-makers and purchasers
- Reporting to the Sales Director
- Daily coordination with back office and logistics teams
Required Skills & Experience
- Sales-focused personality: energetic, confident, and persistent
- Life sciences or nutraceutical sector background is a strong plus
- Excellent phone and face-to-face communication skills
- Fluent German
- Must live within 30 minutes of Utrecht, available to work in-office 5 days/week
- Willingness to travel and manage international client relationships
Success Metrics
- Establishing and expanding a strong client base in the assigned region
- Delivering consistent, profitable sales results
- Navigating a competitive B2B market with resilience and professionalism
Company Culture & Benefits
- Collaborative, flat team structure (14 people)
- Regular team outings, lunches, and social events (4 per year)
- Supportive work environment with close-knit, family-style culture
- All travel and meal expenses covered while on the road
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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