International Sales Representative (German and/or Portuguese)

Michael Page (Belgium); Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International environment

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking an international sales professional to develop new markets and manage end-to-end sales in a fast-moving food industry context. You will build relationships, negotiate deals, and drive revenue growth across global markets.

The role requires fluency in German and/or Portuguese plus strong English, with a proactive, autonomous work approach suitable for an international setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and/or Portuguese, with a good command of English.
• Experience in sales, business development, customer relations, or a commercial role.
• Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in international markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Manage the sales process from prospecting to closing deals.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and follow up on opportunities.
• Expand market presence and grow the customer portfolio.
• Monitor market developments and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.
• Report on sales activities and contribute to commercial strategy.

Skills

German language

Portuguese language

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is an internationally active company within the food industry, known for its entrepreneurial mindset, strong customer focus, and ambitious growth plans. With a family-oriented culture and a fast-moving business environment, they offer employees the opportunity to take ownership, drive results, and contribute to long-term success.

Job Description

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in international markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Manage the entire sales process, from prospecting to closing deals.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and follow up on opportunities.
• Expand market presence and grow the customer portfolio.
• Monitor market developments and identify growth opportunities.
• Analyse sales results and customer needs.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.
• Report on sales activities and contribute to commercial strategy.

The Successful Applicant

• Fluent in German and/or Portuguese, with a good command of English.
• Previous experience in sales, business development, customer relations, or a commercial role.
• Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven approach.
• Comfortable with prospecting and developing new business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and international setting.
• Affinity with the food sector is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is a plus.

What's on Offer

• An international commercial position with significant growth potential.
• The opportunity to develop and manage your own markets.
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Attractive salary package with competitive benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing international company.
• A stable organisation with ambitious expansion plans.