Sr./ Sales Manager, Sweet Protein

About Bestzyme: Through advanced enzymes and synthetic biology, Bestzyme enhances the natural world and creates a quality life. We're committed to accelerating sustainable and efficient industrial solutions to meet the demands of our evolving world. Our aim is to help make people and nature thrive in harmony through the incredible power of biotechnology. Founded in 2013, Bestzyme is a proud subsidiary of GenScript. Our accomplished team harnesses biotechnology to deliver innovative industrial enzymes for biofuel, food & beverage, distilling, starch, household care, textile, animal feed, and functional proteins industries.

About the role

We are seeking a Sales Manager (Sweet Protein) to execute our business strategy, focus on business opportunities, and achieve annual sales and profit budgets. This remote position is responsible for driving sales and business development efforts in North/South America to achieve sustainable growth in the food ingredient line.

Responsibilities

• Execute the business strategy and annual plan, organizing resources to achieve sales and profit budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential customers and partners through proactive communication and regular visits.
• Maintain and improve understanding of products, applications, and markets; share insights with internal teams to optimize product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (technical and production) to drive sales and business development in North/South America.
• Generate market insights on customer needs and industry trends to support new product launch strategies.
• Complete temporary important tasks assigned by superiors.
• Demonstrate strong sales acumen and a results-driven approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above with 5-6+ years of B2B sales or business development experience in food ingredients, food & beverage, sweetener, or flavor ingredient industries.
• Proven experience in key account management and channel development.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills; ability to work independently with high autonomy.
• Proven success in building relationships at all organizational levels with internal and external customers.
• Strong understanding of customer psychology and effective sales techniques.
• Market knowledge and insight in the Food & Beverage/Ingredients space.
• Strong ability to resist pressure and adapt through continuous learning.
• Strong communication skills in Mandarin (bilingual preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate, fully vested company match.
• Paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid time off policy including vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance and supplemental plans (pet, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity insurance).
• Commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.

Pay

Estimated salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 based on experience level.