Sales Director

QLM Search; France; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global ingredients company is seeking a Sales Director for their European business in France. The role involves developing category management strategies, analyzing market trends, and building relationships with key customers. Candidates must possess proven experience in the B2B Food Ingredients sector, with a strong track record of driving growth. You will manage sales targets and collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns. This position is critical in executing the company's 5-year commercial strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Director in B2B Food Ingredients.
• Strong knowledge of category management strategies.
• Track record of driving growth through implementation.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute ingredient category management strategies.
• Analyse market trends and customer insights.
• Build relationships with key customers.
• Manage sales targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns.

Connaissances

Category management strategies

Customer relationship management

Market analysis

Sales target management

Description du poste

QLM Search is partnering a specialist US based ingredients group that is looking to appoint a Sales Director for their European business. Reporting to the Business Unit Chief Sales Officer and forming part of a the global sales leadership team, the role will be instrumental in delivering their 5 year commercial strategy in this specialist Ingredients division across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective Ingredient category management strategies to drive sales and profit growth for the business.
• Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to maximize sales potential.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure the business is meeting their needs and driving customer satisfaction.
• Manage individual sales targets and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective marketing campaigns and product launches.

Candidates in this individual contributor Sales Director position MUST have proven experience as a Sales Director within the B2B Food Ingredients (Food safety/preservation an advantage) sector. You need strong knowledge of category management strategies across Ingredients with a track record of driving growth through effective implementation