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Remote | Regional Business Development Manager – Food & Feed Safety | Romer Labs
Northwest USA - WA, OR, ID, MT, or WY
As a Regional Business Development Manager – Food & Feed Safety you play a pivotal role in executing the company’s strategic plans for global growth in the Food & Feed Safety Markets. Your responsibilities encompass developing new business to meet sales growth objectives. The core focus of your role is to explore and capitalize on new sales opportunities within your assigned territory, providing tailored customer solutions. This necessitates close collaboration and partnership with key departments, including R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Sales, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach that aligns with overarching business goals.
This position supports our Romer Labs division, a global leader in innovative diagnostic solutions for food and feed safety. With a focus on mycotoxins, food allergens, GMOs, and microbial contaminants. Making the World's Food Safer® www.romerlabs.com
Your Key Responsibilities
In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
About Dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
Northwest USA - WA, OR, ID, MT, or WY
As a Regional Business Development Manager – Food & Feed Safety you play a pivotal role in executing the company’s strategic plans for global growth in the Food & Feed Safety Markets. Your responsibilities encompass developing new business to meet sales growth objectives. The core focus of your role is to explore and capitalize on new sales opportunities within your assigned territory, providing tailored customer solutions. This necessitates close collaboration and partnership with key departments, including R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Sales, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach that aligns with overarching business goals.
This position supports our Romer Labs division, a global leader in innovative diagnostic solutions for food and feed safety. With a focus on mycotoxins, food allergens, GMOs, and microbial contaminants. Making the World's Food Safer® www.romerlabs.com
Your Key Responsibilities
- Define and achieve annual sales targets through the development of a comprehensive business plan and sales strategy, focusing on both new and existing markets
- Establish and expand direct sales accounts across diverse industries such as food, processing, beverage, nutraceutical, agriculture, pet food, and laboratory marketplaces
- Leverage strengths and competencies to identify and develop new opportunities aligned with the company's value proposition
- Support departments, contributing to the advancement of company goals and participating in the definition of future strategies
- Identify and articulate sales solution offerings and competitive advantages to effectively position in the market
- Develop, manage, and nurture strong working relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and Decision Makers, while staying informed about current and upcoming regulatory compliance requirements
- Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
- A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
- A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
- Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
- A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
- A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or a related field
- 3 years of sales experience in the Food or Feed Safety diagnostics industry, with a specific emphasis on microbiology, demonstrating expertise and industry knowledge, preferred
- Proven track record of generating new business and exceeding sales targets, showcasing your ability to drive growth and achieve exceptional results
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, enabling you to cultivate strong and enduring connections with clients, establishing yourself as a trusted partner
- Ability to travel ~70% and possession of a valid driving license for conducting business-related travel within the assigned territory of WA, OR, ID, MT, WY
- Residency in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Wyoming required
In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
About Dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000