The Solabia group develops, produces and distributes raw materials for a wide range of industries. It provides its customers with a wide range of ingredients to improve health and enhance beauty. The Solabia group’s activities also extend to the production of culture media and diagnostic kits for microbiological control.
In the space of five decades, Solabia has become an international group, the result of both external and internal growth, notably through the recent acquisitions of Laborclin, Algatech, Bioactor and AppleChem.
Solabia Nutrition, part of the global Solabia Group, is a leading innovator in the development of clinically validated, natural branded ingredientsfor the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food industries. With deep expertise in microalgae production, plant extraction, fermentation, and clinical research, we deliver science-backed solutions that support human health and well-being.
We are seeking a dynamic, communicative, and entrepreneurial Sales Manager to lead our commercial efforts in Italy and Eastern Europe. This role is ideal for someone with a strong network in the local nutrition and health ingredients market, who thrives on building relationships and driving growth.
You will be responsible for promoting and selling our portfolio of branded, clinically proven nutritional ingredients, expanding our customer base, and managing and nurturing a select group of existing key accounts to ensure long-term satisfaction and growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive sales of Solabia Nutrition’s branded ingredients across the Italian and Eastern European market.
* Identify and develop new business opportunities with nutraceutical, dietary supplement, and functional food companies.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, R&D teams, and procurement professionals.
* Deliver technical and commercial support to customers, leveraging our clinical and scientific data.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform strategy.
* Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, regulatory, R&D) to align on go-to-market strategies.
* Contribute to annual sales planning and budgeting in coordination with the European Business Director
Your Profile
* 3–5 years of experience in B2B sales within the nutritional ingredients, nutraceutical, or functional food sectors.
* Strong knowledge of the Italian nutrition market and an existing professional network.
* A scientific or technical background (degree in life sciences, nutrition, biology, or related field preferred).
* Languages:Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken)
Further information
* Travel:Up to 50% field travel
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a fast-growing global company with a strong innovation pipeline.
* Work with clinically supported natural health ingredients that make a real difference.
* Join a collaborative, science-driven team passionate about improving health through nutrition.
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