Manager, China - Business Operations & Strategy

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Manager, China Business Operations & Strategy

Location: Remote / Vancouver / U.S. / China

Salary range - 112K - 134K

About Nordic Naturals

At Nordic Naturals, we take pride in crafting foundational nutrients to help people all over the world live healthy lives. Our mission is to give people, pets, and families the highest-quality nutrients possible to be well and support optimal health. This seemingly simple mission of global health relies on a dedicated team of motivated employees who share our passion for nutrition and wellness. Join us and discover how rewarding it can be to make a living while contributing to a truly great cause.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial BDM Manager, China to lead and support the continued growth and execution of our China business. This role will serve as the primary day-to-day business lead for China, managing the relationship with our strategic distribution and e-commerce partner while coordinating internally across Sales, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams.

This is a high-visibility role with significant long-term growth potential. The position is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical and organizational skills with business problem-solving, relationship management, and a proactive mindset. While the role is focused exclusively on China, the market represents one of Nordic Naturals’ largest global growth opportunities, with the potential to scale significantly over time.

The ideal candidate is someone with several years of experience in international business, e-commerce, account management, sales operations, or business development who is looking to grow into a broader international leadership role over time.

Essential Functions & Core Responsibilities

Partner & Business Management

• Own and manage the day-to-day relationship with Nordic Naturals’ China partner.
• Drive accountability against business objectives, KPIs, timelines, and revenue targets.
• Coordinate regular business reviews, action plans, and performance updates.
• Ensure strong communication and alignment between our partner and internal teams.
• Support the ongoing transition and optimization of Nordic Naturals’ single-partner model in China.

Sales & Growth Execution

• Support the development and execution of annual sales and growth plans for China.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales across key platforms, including Tmall, JD, Douyin, and Little Red Book (LRB/Xiaohongshu).
• Monitor business performance, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve growth and profitability.
• Assist in forecasting, inventory planning, and demand planning coordination.
• Support launch planning, promotional execution, and platform initiatives.

Platform & Marketing Oversight

• Partner closely with our partners to align platform strategies and execution priorities.
• Review marketing initiatives and evaluate ROI and performance metrics.
• Help identify opportunit

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y using personal drive and initiative.

Other Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with Amazon, e-commerce platforms, or international distributors is a plus.
• Experience with China e-commerce platforms, including Tmall, JD, Douyin, and LRB/Xiaohongshu, is a strong plus but not required.
• Chinese language skills are a plus but not required.

Benefits

Eligible employees may be offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored programs. Eligibility and offerings are subject to applicable plan documents and employment status.

Physical Demands – Manufacturing

This position operates on an active plant floor, requiring candidates to remain stationary or move throughout the facility for shifts up to 8–10 hours. Essential duties involve positioning self to operate tools, using fine motor dexterity to adjust components, and lifting or transferring materials weighing 10-50 pounds depending on the position. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment requiring strict compliance with mandatory safety protocols and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

California Applicants

The compensation range above applies to work performed in California and represents the employer’s good-faith estimate of the expected salary or hourly wage range for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.