Business Development Director
Core
Lead the expansion of a science-led nutrition business into the US market by building B2B commercial presence and converting opportunities into product launches for brands seeking innovative health solutions.
Role type
Senior individual contributor business development director
Builds
B2B commercial presence and strategic partnerships for precision fibre ingredients
Domain
Food & Beverage / Nutrition / Health & Wellness
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
B2B ingredient sales, strategic sales, partnership development, market development, commercial strategy, consultative selling, negotiation, market intelligence, product commercialization, business development
Preferred skills
prebiotic fibre, microbiome science, functional food, wellness products
Technologies
precision fibre ingredients
Responsibilities
Develop and execute B2B commercial strategy across food, beverages, supplements, and wellness markets; Establish and scale commercial presence in the US; Identify and engage potential customers including brands and manufacturers; Balance near-term revenue generation with strategic partnerships; Lead the full commercial cycle from prospecting to account development; Translate complex microbiome science into clear commercial propositions; Represent the business at industry events; Share market intelligence with leadership and scientific teams; Help define the future US operating model including local manufacturing and supply chain capabilities