Business Development Manager - French Market
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Job Title: Business Development Manager – French Market Location: The Hague, Netherlands or Barcelona, Spain Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours) Company Overview: TCI Biotech Netherlands B.V. is the European headquarters of TCI Co., Ltd., a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals with production sites in Taiwan, China, and the United States. We are now establishing our first European production plant for dietary supplements in Barcelona, Spain. TCI specializes in innovative design and manufacturing solutions for food supplements and skincare products, serving leading retail brands, private labels, e-commerce, social, and direct-selling companies. Our mission is to enhance global health and wellness by creating products that inspire longevity and joy. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and result-driven Business Development Manager to lead our growth across French Market. Based in The Hague or in Barcelona, this role focuses on developing strategic partnerships with key accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth within the dietary supplement and skincare products. The ideal candidate has a strong network and proven success in the CDMO/CMO or ingredient industry, understands market dynamics in France, and can translate customer needs into the best-fit solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to expand TCI’s business in France. • Identify, approach, and develop key accounts with an annual spend potential exceeding €300K. • Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers across retail, private label, multi-level marketing, social-selling and e-commerce sectors. • Drive new business by understanding the market trends and demands, and introducing TCI’s product concepts and solutions to prospective clients. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (project management, product design, R&D, regulatory, and marketing) to ensure project success. • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify growth business opportunities. • Represent TCI at trade shows, industry conferences, and client meetings in Iberia and internationally. • Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts, reports, and pipeline updates to senior management. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • Number of new key accounts secured annually. • Value of new product orders from existing and new key accounts. • Year-on-year growth in total order value within France. Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of experience in business development or key account management within the dietary supplement CDMO/CMO or ingredient industry. • Demonstrated success in acquiring and managing large accounts with an annual spend over €300K. • In-depth understanding of the French dietary supplement markets and established industry connections. • Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. • Strong analytical and organizational capabilities; able to manage multiple priorities effectively. • Self-motivated, result-oriented, and comfortable working independently. • Willingness to travel frequently to France. • Native French speaker with fluent English. What We Offer: • A dynamic, multicultural, and international working environment. • Opportunities for professional development and career growth across TCI’s global platform. • The chance to play a key role in shaping TCI’s growth in Europe.
Core Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager will lead growth in the French market by developing strategic partnerships and identifying new business opportunities. They will manage key accounts, drive revenue, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in business development within the CDMO/CMO or ingredient industry. Proficiency in French and English is required, along with a proven track record of managing large accounts.
Benefits
- Professional development
- Career growth opportunities
- International working environment
About TCI Group
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
TCI is a leading bio-tech company in Taiwan, adopting the concept of Integrated Bioscience Design (IBD) to serve our clients. We manufacture high-performance products, such as nutrient foods (i.e., functional drinks, jellies, powders, tablets and capsules) and skin care products (i.e., biocellulose facial masks and essence concentrates). So far, our products have been sold to 66 countries in the world. With our outstanding research results, we were featured in the Discovery Exclusive Interview. Our Main Products / Service TCI’s concept of Integrated Bioscience Design (IBD) is inspired by consumer demand where we integrate professional multi-disciplinary knowledge and technology. They include: Chemistry, biology, mathematics, industrial engineering, genetic aesthetics, human factor engineering, applied materials and science and consumer behavior. We study and explore consumer needs in anti-aging, vivo environmental protection, postpartum care and male health from the market, and we endeavor accordingly to develop innovative products to improve consumer’s life. Employee Benefits We offer competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience employee’s competency. Furthermore, we take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package as follows: ● Bonuses: year-end bonuses, performance bonuses, bonuses for special contributions ● Insurance Benefits: labor health insurance, travel insurance and those as required by laws ● Recreational Benefits: society activities, company trips, birthday parties and Christmas party, department dinners ● Other Benefits: TCI MVP, TCI coins, Oneiromancy plans