Regional Sales Manager
Industry: Ingredient Manufacturer and Technology Company.
U.S. · Sales Leadership · Retained Search · Manager
The Challenge — Finding a science-oriented hunter for a competitive ingredient market
Our client, an ingredient manufacturer and technology company serving the nutraceutical, dietary supplement, functional food, and beverage industries, needed an experienced Regional Sales Manager to drive growth.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Nutrition/Food Science, or a related field
- 5–7 years of B2B sales or business development experience selling branded, clinically studied ingredients
- A proactive "hunter-type" sales professional, science-oriented and skilled in science-based solution selling, with a strong focus on supplements and nutraceuticals clients
Our Approach — A database-driven search combined with proactive headhunting
Recognizing the need for top-performing talent in a competitive market, the Kalon Executive Search team leveraged our proprietary database and industry expertise to deliver exceptional results.
- Utilized our database of 400,000+ vetted professionals to identify 32 highly qualified active candidates
- Proactively headhunted and recruited an additional 30 passive candidates not actively seeking new roles
- Conducted comprehensive screening to assess technical qualifications, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit, narrowing the field to 5 strongest candidates
- Supported the full process end-to-end, resulting in an accepted offer within 30 days of initial intake
The Result — A top sales hunter placed, and thriving from day one
The client successfully hired their top candidate, who has joined the organization and is thriving in the role. Through ongoing check-ins with both the candidate and client, we have confirmed a strong mutual fit, with both parties expressing high satisfaction with the hiring decision and overall outcome.
Outcome: A high-caliber sales hire delivered in 30 days — the Kalon team is proud to have delivered a proactive, science-oriented sales leader who met every technical and cultural requirement, moving from intake to signed offer in just 30 days.