- Our client, is a long‑established and family‑owned B2B distribution company. With a strong international supplier network and a clear focus on innovative, modern procurement solutions, our client serves the food, beverage, and cosmetics industries with high‑quality raw materials, functional ingredients, and reliable service.
- Their approach combines technical expertise, certified processes, and a customer‑centric mindset to ensure secure supply, competent consulting, and sustainable business practices.
- to support their continued growth in Eastern Europe, our client is now seeking a motivated Sales Manager (B2B) for Eastern Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Hungary.
- This home‑office‑based role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to shape regional business development in a dynamic and supportive environment.
GFIC is recruiting for an international Distributor selling Flavours and Food Ingredients the
Sales Manager Flavours and Food Ingredients Distribution
Important:
- Must have for this position is Sales Experience in AT, Slovenia, Croatia & Hungary
Tasks
- home office based
- Fluent in English and Germany
- Products are Flavours & Food Ingredients like Colours for Beverages/Dairy/Sweet/Savoury/Culinary
- we are looking for the sales hungry candidate
- during the training period, you will stay longer in the European Head Quarter with a bigger application centre
Customer Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Develop and expand long-term customer relationships
- Actively identify and acquire new B2B customers within Eastern Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Hungary
Sales Planning & Budget Responsibility
- Plan, implement, and achieve the regional sales budget
- Ensure the fulfilment of overall sales targets
Project & Offer Management
- Manage and close sales projects
- Prepare quotations, follow up on offers, and implement measures to strengthen customer loyalty
Contract & Win‑Back Management
- Conduct customer loss analyses
- Develop win‑back strategies
- Create and monitor contracts, including action plans for deviations
Complaint Management & Customer Satisfaction
- Ensure customer satisfaction through professional handling of feedback and complaints
Sales Reporting & Representation
- Prepare sales reports and analyses to steer sales activities
- Represent the company at trade fairs and industry events
Requirements
- Degree in Food Technology or similar
- exceptionally good communication, negotiation and analytical skills,
- high willingness to travel
- very organized, reliable, positive thinking
- you have a valid driving license Must have
- Must have for this position is Sales Experience in Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatioa Flavours and/or Food Ingredients
- Mandatory: Knowledge of the food or beverage industry, or relevant technical expertise
- Confident use of MS Office and experience with an ERP system
- Excellent German and English skills
- High willingness to travel across the assigned region