Sales Manager - Food & Nutrition, Europe

Wego Chemical Group, LP; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wego Chemical Group is seeking a remote Sales Manager for the UK, Poland, and Germany to enhance their business in the food and nutrition sector. The ideal candidate will drive sales of food additives, cultivate customer relationships, and strategize for market growth. Strong sales experience in the food industry and proficiency in English and additional European languages are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong network and proven sales experience in the European food industry.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted product portfolios and market segments for growth.
• Create and implement commercial strategies for specific regions.
• Grow existing relationships and prospect new accounts.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Analytical

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

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30.05.2025

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14.07.2025

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Wego Chemical Group is a global distributor and sourcing partner of chemicals and ingredients. We are an established player in the global specialty chemical markets, providing end-use manufacturers across industries in North America, LATAM, & EMEA with end-to-end supply chain solutions from across the globe. Our team has been operating for over 45 years, serving customers in over 25 countries, with 200+ professionals in 9 offices strategically located across 4 continents. Wego is family owned and operated, with 3 members of ownership across 2 generations actively serving in leadership as CEO, COO, and CCO.

Job Summary

To expand our EMEA business, we are looking for a home-office based Sales manager for regions: UK (Northern Europe), Poland & Eastern Europe, and Germany (Central Europe). This role will focus on increasing sales of food additives like acidulants, amino acids, preservatives, antioxidants, hydrocolloids, phosphates, sweeteners, and plant-based proteins.

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted product portfolios and market segments with global and regional product managers for sustainable & profitable growth
• Create and implement commercial strategies & plans for specific countries/regions, products, volumes, and sales targets
• Grow existing customer relationships and prospect new accounts to increase market share
• Provide regular market intelligence updates regarding products, customers, prospects, and competitors
• This role requires regular travel within the designated region to meet customers, attend industry events, and network

Key Qualifications

• Results-driven sales professional with a passion for building lasting customer relationships, thriving in an entrepreneurial environment, ambitious, and business development oriented
• Entrepreneurial mindset, balancing independence with collaboration to achieve results
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently
• Analytical with a structured approach to business development
• Strong network and proven sales and business development track record in the European food industry in a similar role
• Experience in international chemical/ingredients trading is a plus
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills in English; proficiency in German, Polish, or other regional languages is advantageous
• Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales analytics tools is beneficial
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)