Spain Barcelona Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients Distribution

GFIC; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the food ingredients sector is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive sales in Spain. The role involves managing customer relationships, conducting market analyses, and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Technology or Chemistry and at least 5 years of relevant sales experience.

Servicios

Home office 5 days per month

Formación

• Minimum 5 years sales experience in Food Ingredients / Non-FMCG products.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).

Responsabilidades

• Oversee business expansion with existing customers and identify new markets.
• Conduct in-depth market analyses to understand supplier & customer needs.

Conocimientos

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Educación

Degree in Food Technology

Degree in Food Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients

Overview

Role: You will sell Food Ingredients to the Food Industry

• Area: Spain
• The position will be office-based in Madrid or Barcelona; 5 days per month home office is possible
• Our client is an international Ingredients distributor
• Minimum 5 years sales experience in Food Ingredients / Non-FMCG products

Responsibilities

The job holder primarily oversees the expansion of business with existing customers, as well as the identification and exploration of new markets and customers in the food market in Spain.

Tasks

• Knowledge of industrial food customers in Spain
• Technical and commercial knowledge of cereals in all their forms, grains, flours, flakes, etc., will be an asset
• Customer & supplier relationship management: establishing and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers
• Portfolio management: identifying opportunities in the portfolio and supplementing missing product/solution offerings
• Market & Competition: conducting in-depth market analyses to understand supplier & customer needs, assess competitive landscapes, and identify new opportunities; acting as Product Manager for various product ranges and/or suppliers, taking responsibility for the relationship and purchases with them
• Negotiating with suppliers

Requirements

• Degree in Food Technology / Food Chemistry (must-have)
• Ability to solve technological problems and passion for food product development
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• High willingness to travel
• Very organized, reliable, positive thinking
• Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
• Valid driving license

Application

Please apply with an English CV and Cover Letter.