Director of Technical Sales

Freemen Nutra Group•Edison, NJ

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About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Technical Sales to lead commercial growth and technical engagement for our dietary supplement ingredient portfolio. As a key member of our management team, this individual will drive sales strategy, lead customer development, and bridge the gap between science and sales—helping customers bring innovative and effective nutritional products to market. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation in nutraceutical or food ingredients, combined with commercial acumen and a passion for building long-term customer relationships in a mid-size, entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Min 6 years of experience in B2B ingredient sales within the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, or functional food sectors.
Strong technical understanding of ingredient functionality, formulation, and applications.
Demonstrated ability to manage key accounts, lead sales growth, and deliver against revenue goals.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Experience working with international suppliers and distributors.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (30–50%).

Nice To Haves

Hands-on leadership style suited for a collaborative, fast-moving mid-size organization.
Existing network of contacts among contract manufacturers and supplement brand companies.
Experience introducing new ingredients to the U.S. market.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to customer engagement and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue and market share across innovative ingredients among various dietary ingredient categories (e.g., amino acids, botanical extracts, sweeteners, functional compounds, probiotics, vitamins, and minerals).
Build and expand relationships with dietary supplement brands, contract manufacturers, and formulators across North America.
Oversee key account development, contract negotiations, and pricing strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
Collaborate with marketing to develop marketing activities and collaterals, promotional materials, and customer education tools.
Act as the technical voice for the sales organization—translating product science and formulation data into practical, customer-ready solutions.
Support customers with technical presentations, formulation guidance, and troubleshooting.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal QA/R&D to ensure compliance, quality, and technical accuracy in all customer communications.
Stay informed of emerging trends, new ingredient technologies, and relevant FDA/DSHEA regulations.
Partner with global sourcing and supply chain teams to align sales priorities with supplier capabilities and inventory planning.
Provide market insights and customer feedback to support new product development and sourcing initiatives.
Represent the company at key trade shows, industry conferences, and supplier meetings.