Job Description

Kalon Executive Search is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a leading global provider of science-backed botanical and specialty ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, and health industries.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established global organization with decades of expertise in botanical innovation and the development of high-quality, science-backed ingredients. Their portfolio supports leading brands across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, and functional health markets.

As the company continues to expand its presence in the U.S. market, they are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Associate to join their growing commercial team.

This is an exciting career-track opportunity designed for a high-potential professional who is ready to build a long-term career in B2B business development within the nutraceutical and health ingredients industry.

The successful candidate will initially develop a strong foundation in sales operations, customer support, commercial processes, and the technical and regulatory aspects of the ingredient portfolio. As you demonstrate strong execution, organizational discipline, and commercial aptitude, you will gradually take on greater responsibility for prospecting, relationship development, and new business generation—with the opportunity to progress into a Business Development Manager role.

Location: Remote – U.S. Based

We are seeking a high-potential, commercially curious professional who combines strong organizational skills with an interest in building relationships and developing new business.

This opportunity is particularly well suited for someone who enjoys learning, is comfortable starting with a strong operational foundation, and is motivated by the opportunity to grow into a client-facing business development role.

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative
• Strong in written and verbal communication
• Naturally curious about science, health, nutrition, and innovation
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and structured follow-ups
• Interested in developing a career in B2B sales and business development
• Motivated by the opportunity to progressively take on greater commercial responsibility

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Business, Marketing, Nutrition, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Approximately 3 years of experience in sales support, customer service, commercial operations, inside sales, account coordination, or junior account management.
• Strong interest in the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, functional food, wellness, or health ingredients industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and follow-up abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to learn technical and scientific product information and translate it into compelling commercial conversations.
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically for customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events.

Compensation: $120,000- 150,000 plus Bonus 20% of base salary, 401K: 15%, Platinum tier PPO medical, vision and dental, and Company car per our corporate policy.

If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below - all inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you to make your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.

Kalon Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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