Germany Sales Manager functional plant-based ingredients m/f/d

GFIC; Heidelberg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international distributor in the food and beverage sector is seeking a Sales Manager to drive business expansion in Germany. The successful candidate will have a strong network in the food ingredients industry and excellent language skills in English and German. Key responsibilities include growing sales, visiting customers, and managing supplier relationships. The role offers flexible working arrangements, a company car, and a performance-related remuneration package.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Company car

Performance-related remuneration

Qualifikationen

• Relevant sales experience with a distributor or manufacturer in the food ingredients industry.
• Broad network in the food ingredients industry in Germany.
• Highly motivated, target-driven, and organized.

Aufgaben

• Grow sales through prospecting and developing new accounts.
• Visit customers regularly to build and maintain relationships.
• Manage the product portfolio and support business activities.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Fluent German

Sales negotiation skills

Time management

Relationship building

Ausbildung

Degree in Food Technology or Science

Tools

Salesforce.com

Jobbeschreibung

Please apply only, if you speak fluent english and german

Please apply only, if you have a good network in the German Food and Beverage industry

For an International Distributor with expertise as a functional plant-based ingredients specialist and innovator for over 25 year we are locking for the

Sales Manager, Food & Beverage m/f/d for Germany

• we sell to beverage, dairy, confectionery and bakery, nutritional supplements, processed food, and food service industries.
• This reflects our commitment to sustainability and innovation, solidifying its role as a key player in shaping the future of the food industry.
• in this exciting position, you will be a key contributor in driving business line expansion for our Food and Beverage Ingredients (FBI) industry.

home office based

Tasks

• Responsible for growing sales through prospecting and developing new potential accounts, with a focus on business development and expansion
• Visit customers on a regular basis to build, maintain and manage relationships
• Build and maintain relationships with our suppliers based in Asia and Europe through joint visits and egular reporting, to support mutual growth of our joint businesses
• Support the business activities by managing the product portfolio
• Update and maintain projects and compile meeting reports in our CRM system (Salesforce.com)

Requirements

• Degree in Food Technology or Science or similar related discipline, with relevant sales experience with a distributor or a manufacturer in the food ingredients industry
• Broad network in the food ingredients industry in Germany is an asset
• Highly motivated and target driven with high time-management skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a variety of sales, negotiation and persuasion skills
• Highly organized self-starter capable of managing your customer visits schedule and territory effectively
• Excellent and fluent writing and speaking skills in both English and German

Benefits

• Flexible time arrangement and partially work from home possibilities (up to 40%)
• Company car in accordance with our Company Car Policy
• Performance-related remuneration with attractive company pension provision

Please attach an English CV/ Resume as part of your application.

Please describe in your cover letter your experience with plant based ingredients, e.g. on which projects did you work?