Green Jeeva LLC is a fast-growing global supplier of natural ingredients for various industries including nutraceuticals and food & beverage. They are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to identify and manage new business opportunities, drive revenue growth, and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in the U.S. market.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop, and manage new business opportunities across nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, food & beverage, animal feed, and pet food sectors in the U.S
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers (procurement, R&D, product development teams)
- Drive the full sales cycle: lead generation → qualification → negotiation → closure
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand market presence
- Coordinate with global sourcing, quality, and logistics teams for seamless order fulfillment
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer requirements
- Represent Green Jeeva at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings across the U.S
- Provide structured market feedback to internal teams for product development and positioning
Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in selling ingredients/raw materials in the nutraceuticals or supplements industry
- Strong network within U.S.-based nutraceutical, herbal, F&B, or related industries
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
- Good understanding of ingredients such as botanical extracts, herbal powders, and functional ingredients
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Self-driven, proactive, and highly result-oriented
- Willingness to travel extensively (~50% travel required)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Experience working with U.S. regulatory frameworks (FDA, dietary supplement regulations, etc.)
- Prior experience in international sourcing or import-based ingredient businesses
- Background in life sciences, pharmacy, food technology, or related field