Global Food Ingredients Sales Leader

Lever, Inc.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Career growth opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working

Company laptop & mobile phone

Company car

Individual MBO bonus

Job summary

IRCA Group is seeking a Sales Manager to lead commercial strategies in the Netherlands, oversee customer relationships, and coordinate the sales network. You will drive turnover growth, optimize product distribution, and monitor market intelligence to secure strong market presence across channels.

Reporting to the Sales Director NL, the role requires 3+ years in B2B food sales, Dutch proficiency, and ability to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Education in economics or equivalent; food-sector training preferred.
• Strong customer relations and negotiation skills.
• 3+ years in a B2B role within the food sector.
• Proficient Dutch; English a plus; MS Office and CRM experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the commercial strategy within the assigned area and channels.
• Collaborate with team artisans to balance push & pull approaches.
• Manage and develop customer relationships aligned with company objectives.
• Create and execute customer/area development plans identifying growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with distributor teams to ensure territory balance and consistency.
• Drive turnover growth by optimizing distribution, volumes and product mix.
• Support new business development and monitor competitive activity.

Skills

Customer relationships

Negotiation

Numbers analysis

Forecasting techniques

Project management

Food ingredients knowledge

Education

Economics degree or equivalent; technical food-sector training preferred

Tools

MS Office Excel

CRM/Salesforce

Job description

IRCA Group is seeking a Sales Manager to lead commercial strategies in the Netherlands, oversee customer relationships, and coordinate the sales network. You will drive turnover growth, optimize product distribution, and monitor market intelligence to secure strong market presence across channels.

Reporting to the Sales Director NL, the role requires 3+ years in B2B food sales, Dutch proficiency, and ability to travel extensively.