F&B Sales & Market Growth Lead

DNV; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Global collaboration

Innovative projects

Work-life balance

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive culture

Job summary

DNV Business Assurance seeks a highly motivated Sales Area Manager to drive the business development of Supply Chain Assurance services within the Food & Beverage sector for BENELUX, London, and surrounding regions. This role requires a strong sales mindset, market analysis skills, and experience in TIC/audit environments.

You will report to the F&B Sales Manager Europe and collaborate across teams to expand client coverage, manage key accounts, and close opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in auditing services.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving growth in F&B industry.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Results-oriented, proactive and able to work independently.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Willingness and ability to travel within the region and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the F&B market of the pertinent area to understand trends, general outlook, development opportunities, potential customers and competitors’ strategy.
• Ensure the achievement of the individual sales targets assigned.
• Responsible for implementing sales actions through the development of prospects and existing F&B key customers.
• Follow up leads and opportunities coming from the different channels.
• Ensure DNV visibility within F&B industry.
• Ensure strong pipeline management and accurate forecasting to support business planning and target achievement.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining a network of channels in F&B industry with the aim of nurturing the lead generation activities.
• Take part in local communication initiatives (external events, tradeshows, conferences, workshops, etc.).

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Proactive

Travel willingness

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

DNV Business Assurance seeks a highly motivated Sales Area Manager to drive the business development of Supply Chain Assurance services within the Food & Beverage sector for BENELUX, London, and surrounding regions. This role requires a strong sales mindset, market analysis skills, and experience in TIC/audit environments.

You will report to the F&B Sales Manager Europe and collaborate across teams to expand client coverage, manage key accounts, and close opportunities.