Germany Sales Manager Flavours m/f/d

GFIC; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned sales professional to drive growth in the food and beverage sector. This role involves identifying new market opportunities, maintaining customer relationships, and leveraging sales strategies to meet targets. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a similar role, fluency in both German and English, and a strong network within the industry. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and play a key role in shaping the future of flavour solutions across Europe.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in sales, particularly in the food and beverage sector.
• Proficient in both German and English, with strong communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Identify new markets and maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Prepare sales reports and coordinate customer visits.

Kenntnisse

Sales Experience

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Networking in Food and Beverage Industry

Advanced Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Detail-Oriented

Ausbildung

Higher Education Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM Software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

• If you have experience in selling Flavours
• and speak fluent German and English
• and you have a good network in the Germany Food and Beverage Industry
• Our client is a medium-sized flavour house with a focus on Western and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa
• We offer flavours for Bakery, Confectionery, Chewing Gum, Chocolate, Dairy Products, Savoury Products, Beverages, Animal Feed, Pet Food, and Pharmaceuticals

Main Purpose

• Search for new markets and customers in alignment with our German sales strategy.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and analyze sales trends.
• Prepare action plans and follow up on sector developments and innovations.
• Identify and leverage opportunity areas to achieve sales targets.
• Regularly enter and monitor sales budgets in the system.
• Manage project entry and follow-up.
• Conduct customer visits and provide price offers.
• Prepare and present related reports.

Tasks

• Manage our customers in Germany and other European countries.
• Plan and execute visits to existing and prospective customers.
• Share customer visit reports with sales top management.
• Send new projects to R&D for evaluation.
• Coordinate customer sample requests, follow up on progress, and share results with R&D.
• Prepare monthly sales reports and share them with top management.

Requirements

• Higher education degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly communicative, responsible, and detail-oriented.
• Goal-oriented, able to perform under pressure, and committed to learning and improvement.

Please apply in English, not German.

GFIC is a boutique recruitment consultancy located south of Munich, founded by Alfred Geiger in 2006.

GFIC specializes in consulting in the FMGC, Food Ingredients, Starch, Glucose, Sweeteners, Flavours, Fruit Preparations, Beverages, Dairy, Nutraceuticals, Pharma, Colours, Cosmetics, Hydrocolloids, and more.

GFIC offers recruitment services for full-time, interim positions, and advisory board members.

GFIC operates globally and recruits C-Level candidates as well.