(Junior) Key Account Manager Bakery Chain (m/w/d) Region Norddeutschland

Puratos; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic (Junior) Key Account Manager for the northern Germany region. In this exciting role, you will serve as the primary contact for clients in the bakery sector, developing tailored solutions and building long-term partnerships. Your passion for food and strong sales talent will drive innovation and customer satisfaction. Join a company that values responsibility, flexibility, and career development, and be part of a team committed to shaping a healthier future through high-quality products.

Leistungen

Flexible work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Innovative work culture

Participation in trade fairs

Qualifikationen

• Experience in sales, key account, or category management in FMCG sectors.
• Strong communication skills in German and good English skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage client relationships and deliver tailored solutions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and optimize key account portfolio.

Kenntnisse

Sales Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills (German)

Communication Skills (English)

Ausbildung

Degree in Economics

Degree in Food Technology

Degree in Nutrition

Jobbeschreibung

(Junior) Key Account Manager Bakery Chain (m/w/d) Region Norddeutschland

Job Description

Functional Area: Sales
Job Location: Dusseldorf, Germany
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Req ID: 33813

About Puratos

Puratos develops, produces, and sells a unique range of ingredients for bakeries, pastry shops, and chocolatiers demanding the highest quality. Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos now employs over 10,000 people across 85 countries, with a consolidated revenue of over 3.1 billion euros in 2023. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values drive our global ambitions, complemented by our commitment to local communities.

Role Overview

We are seeking a sales talent eager to expand their career. For the northern Germany sales territory, we are looking for:

(Junior) Key Account Manager Bakery Chain (m/w/d) - Region Norddeutschland

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Relations: Serve as the primary contact for clients, managing offers, delivery performance, and complaint handling.
• Consulting: Develop tailored solutions for bakery and food projects based on customer needs, working collaboratively with the team.
• Team Collaboration: Build long-term partnerships externally and internally, especially with R&D and marketing teams.
• Development: Identify opportunities for innovation and optimization to grow your key account portfolio and support customer development.
• Transparency: Regularly report on activities, market conditions, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Representation: Represent Puratos at trade fairs, industry events, and association activities.

Candidate Profile

• Sales Talent: Enjoy sales, possess strong interpersonal skills, and are confident in presentations.
• Experience: Have initial experience in sales, key account, or category management, ideally in bakeries, food, or FMCG sectors.
• Education: Hold a degree in economics, food technology, nutrition, or a comparable qualification.
• Passion for Food: Have an affinity for bakery and confectionery products and can inspire customers with innovative concepts.
• Communication Skills: Fluent in German, both spoken and written; good English skills are a plus.
• Personality: Positive, proactive, honest, diplomatic, precise, and collegial.
• Travel: Willing to travel within Northern and North-West Germany to personally support clients.

What We Offer

Discover the magic of Puratos, a certified Great Place to Work, combining startup culture with the stability of a global company. Enjoy a culture of responsibility, flexibility for work-life balance, and space for your career development. Be part of our passion for innovation and high-quality products. Join us and help shape a healthier, better future.

Application Process

If interested, we look forward to your online application including cover letter, CV, relevant certificates, salary expectations, and earliest start date. The position is available immediately and is full-time.

Please note that, due to data protection regulations, we only accept online applications via our recruiting system.

Applications should be sent to:

Puratos GmbH
Katrin Braun
HR Officer