Business Development Executive – International Markets (China Focus) | OTE £50,000+ in Year One
Location: Lincolnshire (commutable from Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Newark, Doncaster)
Salary: Basic + Commission | First Year OTE £50,000+ | Excellent Benefits & Career Development
What’s in it for you?
First-year OTE £50,000+ with uncapped commission potential
Comprehensive professional development programme with structured training and global exposure
International travel, including approximately four trips per year to China and Asia to attend trade shows and meet clients
Career progression within a rapidly expanding, award-winning manufacturer driving innovation in health and wellness
Employee benefits including company pension, health hub discounts, flexible working, free on-site parking, and regular social events
Be part of a company that invests in you — supporting your growth, wellbeing, and professional ambitions every step of the way
About the Company
Founded in 2004, our client is an award-winning, full-service nutraceutical manufacturer creating innovative health products for many of the world’s leading brands. Specialising in tablets, capsules, gummies, softgels, and powder blends, they’ve built a trusted reputation as a global leader in nutraceutical manufacturing. Their mission is to shape the future of nutraceuticals through market-leading innovation, quality, and collaboration. They believe in being Healthier Together — empowering people to learn, grow, and succeed collectively. This is an outstanding opportunity for professional and personal growth within a company that continues to expand globally and invest in its people.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Business Development Executive to join our client’s growing international sales team. This pivotal commercial role focuses on developing new business opportunities across Chinese and wider Asian markets. You’ll build strategic partnerships, expand market presence, and represent the company at international trade shows and industry events around four times per year. You’ll develop new export channels and partnerships across China and Asia, build and maintain long-term commercial relationships with key distributors and clients, and drive growth and visibility for a leading UK nutraceutical brand on the international stage.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities in China and other international markets
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, distributors, and partners
Prepare and deliver tailored commercial proposals and presentations
Negotiate and close international contracts and long-term agreements
Conduct detailed market research and competitor analysis
Attend and represent the company at trade shows and exhibitions in China (approx. 4 per year)
Manage a robust sales pipeline and track performance using CRM tools
Support revenue growth targets through proactive, customer-focused business development
About You
You’re an ambitious and commercially minded international sales professional with a flair for relationship-building and a passion for global business. You’ll ideally have experience working with Asian or Chinese markets and an interest in the nutraceutical, supplements, or food manufacturing sectors.
You’ll Need
Proven experience in international B2B sales or business development (ideally within nutraceuticals, pharma, food, or health)
Strong understanding of global markets, with experience in China or Asia highly advantageous
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Organised, analytical, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency with CRM tools and data tracking
Willingness to travel internationally, including around four trips to China per year
Why Join Our Client?
Work with a UK market leader in full-service nutraceutical manufacturing
Real career progression with tailored professional development plans
Global exposure and international travel opportunities
Competitive salary, bonuses, and employee wellbeing initiatives
Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine recognition and reward
Loyalty and long-service rewards, flexible working, and health benefits
How to Apply
If you’re a proactive, results-driven Business Development Executive with a passion for international markets — particularly China — and health innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of the nutraceutical industry with one of the UK’s most respected and forward-thinking manufacturers.
