International Marketing, Sales & Business Development Manager

Max Zeller Söhne seeks an International Marketing, Sales & Business Development Manager in Romanshorn to drive global growth for its herbal medicine portfolio through strategic partnerships and market expansion.

This position reports to the Head of International and focuses on expanding the company’s global footprint. The role involves managing export markets and licensing partners to support the commercial success of scientifically backed herbal medicines worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with licensing partners to create, execute, and track growth strategies that ensure long-term business success.
• Maintain and strengthen existing relationships with international distributors and partners.
• Search for and assess new business prospects, establishing fresh partnerships in targeted regions.
• Play an active role in launching products internationally and developing new markets.
• Organize and lead annual business reviews with partners to set growth targets.
• Conduct analyses of competitors, markets, and product portfolios to aid strategic choices.
• Review sales data, forecasts, and performance metrics to determine necessary actions with partners.
• Create marketing plans, training resources, and sales support materials.
• Work with internal teams including Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Medical Marketing, and Finance on cross-functional projects.
• Keep management informed about industry trends and provide strategic recommendations.
• Represent the firm at global conferences, trade shows, and meetings with partners.

Requirements

• A university degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Natural Sciences, or Business Administration.
• Three to five years of experience in international marketing, product management, sales, or business development, preferably in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, or medical devices.
• A strong commercial mindset paired with analytical capabilities.
• Proven experience in managing international business relationships and projects.
• The ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Strong skills in presentation, communication, and negotiation.
• A positive, proactive, and solution-oriented personality with a strong 'can-do' attitude.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Native-level German and excellent English proficiency are mandatory.

Nice to have

• Additional language skills are considered an advantage.