Sales Director (based in France/Germany/Italy)

QLM Search; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A specialist ingredients group in Toulouse is seeking a Sales Director to lead their sales strategy in the Animal/Pet Ingredients division. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in B2B Food Ingredients, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage large teams. Responsibilities include developing category management strategies, analyzing market trends, and building strong customer relationships. This role is pivotal in driving growth and achieving sales targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Director within the B2B Food Ingredients industry.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Experience managing large teams (10+).

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute effective Ingredient category management strategies.
• Analyze market trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.

Connaissances

Leadership

Category management

Sales strategy development

Market analysis

Team management

Description du poste

QLM Search is partnering a specialist ingredients group that is looking to appoint a Sales Director. Reporting to the Business Unit CEO Sales and forming part of a the leadership team, the role will be instrumental in delivering their 5 year commercial strategy in this specialist Animal/Pet Ingredients division.

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 and motivate the sales team to achieve 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 MUST have proven experience as a Sales Director within the B2B Food Ingredients (Animal/Pet Nutrition industry an advantage) and will have excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a large team (10+). You need strong knowledge of category management strategies across Ingredients with a track record of driving growth through effective implementation