European Food Ingredients B2B Growth Manager (Hybrid)

The People Co.; Randstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Regular European travel

Bonus potential

Job summary

The People Co. is seeking a Business Development Manager for Food Ingredients to drive growth across Europe. You will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and food service players, and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

Base salary ranges €70,000-€80,000 with a performance bonus. The role supports hybrid working with at least one day per week in Rotterdam and regular European travel.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales track record in the food sector.
• Experience selling into food ingredients or related markets is a plus.
• Fluent Dutch and English required.
• Willingness to travel across Europe, including weekly trips to Rotterdam.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across European markets.
• Build relationships with manufacturers, distributors, food service, and HORECA clients.
• Drive the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
• Collaborate with technical, marketing and supply chain teams to tailor solutions.
• Attend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events across Europe.

Skills

B2B sales

Food industry experience

Dutch language

English language

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Food Science/related field

Job description

The People Co. is seeking a Business Development Manager for Food Ingredients to drive growth across Europe. You will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and food service players, and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

Base salary ranges €70,000-€80,000 with a performance bonus. The role supports hybrid working with at least one day per week in Rotterdam and regular European travel.