Germany Sales Manager Flavours mfd

GFIC; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A flavour house in Germany is looking for an experienced sales professional. This role involves searching for new markets, maintaining customer relationships, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate must have a higher education degree, at least 10 years of related experience, and be fluent in German and English. Strong skills in communication and project management are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Search for new markets and customers in alignment with our sales strategy.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and analyse sales trends.
• Prepare action plans and follow up on sector developments.

Kenntnisse

Sales experience

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Strong network in the German Food and Beverage industry

Advanced computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Goal-oriented

Ausbildung

Higher education degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Jobbeschreibung

Important only apply

We are looking for an experienced sales professional with a passion for flavours.

• Experience in selling flavours
• Fluent in German and English
• Strong network in the German Food and Beverage industry
• Our client is a medium‑size flavour house focusing on Western and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Offer flavours for Bakery, Confectionery, Chewing Gum, Chocolate, Dairy Products, Savory Products, Beverages, Animal Feed, Pet Food and Pharmaceutical products

Main Purpose

• Search for new markets and customers in alignment with our German sales strategy
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and analyse 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 (Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software)
• Valid driver’s licence
• 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.