International Sales Manager

EMPWR Nutrition Group; Gent; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking an International Sales Manager to drive market development in Central and Eastern Europe. This role involves strategic account management, building strong partnerships, and ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent service. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial management within the food industry, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for nutrition trends. Join a dynamic team where your entrepreneurial spirit can thrive and make a significant impact on growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• First experience in commercial management and account management.
• Proven experience within the food industry.

Responsabilités

• Forge relationships with key accounts and align their needs with company objectives.
• Assist customers in managing product portfolios and monitor new developments.
• Negotiate deals to meet revenue targets and ensure customer satisfaction.

Connaissances

Account Management

Product Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Entrepreneurial Drive

Nutrition Trends Awareness

Formation

Experience in Commercial Management

Experience in Food Industry

Description du poste

As an International Sales Manager, your main focus will be on market development in Central and Eastern Europe. You will conduct market research, identify high-potential brands, build partnerships, and close deals, while also managing some existing customers in the region.

You are the co-pilot for the international commercial strategy and create growth opportunities for EMPWR.

Key responsibilities

1. Strategic account management: Forge and cultivate strong relationships with key accounts, understanding their business needs and goals, and aligning them with EMPWR's objectives and capabilities in a win-win spirit. Link customer needs with internal processes and capabilities.
2. Product lifecycle oversight: Assist customers in managing their product portfolios, proactively initiate relevant innovations, and monitor new product developments in accordance with briefs, budgets, and timelines.
3. Cross-functional collaboration: Work seamlessly with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and other relevant departments to ensure a cohesive response to customer needs.
4. Responsible for updating short- and long-term sales forecasts and reports for your customers.
5. Ensure customer satisfaction and retention through excellent service and support. Strive to exceed customer expectations.
6. Negotiate and close deals (pricing, lock-in contracts, liabilities, etc.) to meet revenue targets.
7. Detect, select, and acquire valuable new customers.

Your profile:

1. First experience in commercial management.
2. Proven experience in account management, product management, or a similar role within the food industry.
3. Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
4. Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical & timely solutions.
5. Entrepreneurial drive to implement relevant new or improve existing procedures within EMPWR or the customer.
6. In sync with the latest nutrition trends.
7. Fluent in Dutch & English. German is a plus!
8. Flexible to travel.