Sr Technical Sales - Oleochemicals Ingredients (Food Industry)

Robert Walters; Polinyà; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international company in oleochemicals is seeking a Senior Technical Sales Manager to manage an existing client portfolio and drive new business opportunities in the food sector in Spain and Portugal. The role requires strong technical sales experience, fluent English, and involves occasional travel. The company offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a hybrid work model.

Servicios

Competitive fixed salary + performance bonus

Hybrid work model (2 days home office per week)

Company car and mileage covered

Formación

• Solid professional experience in technical sales within the oleochemical and/or food ingredients sector.
• Strong technical knowledge combined with excellent commercial and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English (daily contact with international suppliers).

Responsabilidades

• Manage and develop an existing portfolio of approximately 70-80 clients in Spain and Portugal.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market share within the food oleochemicals segment.
• Provide technical support and expert advice to clients.

Conocimientos

Technical sales experience

Commercial negotiation skills

Fluent in English

Educación

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Sr Technical Sales - Oleochemicals Ingredients (Food Industry)

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Our client is an international company specialized in the development and commercialization of oleochemical ingredients with a strong focus on the food sector. The company is expanding its presence in Iberia and is seeking a Senior Technical Sales Manager to strengthen its position in the market.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an existing portfolio of approximately 70-80 clients in Spain and Portugal.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market share within the food oleochemicals segment.
• Provide technical support and expert advice to clients, ensuring long-term partnerships.
• Build strong relationships with international suppliers and act as a key point of contact for the Iberian region.
• Travel across Spain and Portugal (2-3 nights per month) to visit clients, trade fairs, and partners.
• Collaborate closely with the internal team (currently 4 people) to drive growth and deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Solid professional experience in technical sales within the oleochemical and / or food ingredients sector.
• Strong technical knowledge combined with excellent commercial and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English (daily contact with international suppliers).
• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field is a plus, though not essential.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Iberia.

What’s on offer

• Opportunity to join a specialised and growing sector within a stable, international group.
• Competitive fixed salary + performance bonus according to experience.
• Hybrid work model (2 days home office per week).
• Company car and mileage covered.
• The chance to be part of a small, dynamic team with real impact on business development in Iberia.

If you are looking for a new challenge where you can combine your technical expertise and sales drive to shape the future of oleochemicals in the food industry, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the company on its growth journey in Iberia.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products