Please apply only, if you speak fluent english and german
Please apply only, if you have a good network in the German Food and Pet Food industry
My Client is a leading producer of high-performance phosphate and specialty ingredients for both pet food and human food applications.
Our global team collaborates across R&D, regulatory, and supply chain functions to deliver tailored solutions and exceptional service.
We are seeking a seasoned Sales Manager to drive growth of our phosphate and complementary ingredient lines in the pet food and food sectors.
This fully remote role will own the end-to-end sales cycle—from lead generation and product specification to commercial close—for key verticals including meat processing, spice blending, baking, and potato industries.
home office based
Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy for specialty food ingredients across Germany and neighbouring countries
Identify and qualify new prospects within pet food manufacturers and human food processors, building a robust pipeline.
Collaborate closely with R&D to adapt formulations, drive innovation, and support new product development.
Manage pricing negotiations, contract proposals, and order forecasting to achieve or exceed sales targets.
Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science or Master Butcher or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years’ technical sales or application support experience in the food ingredients industry. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage R&D, production, and procurement stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage a remote sales territory, including self-motivation, strong organization, and virtual collaboration.
Fluency in German and English; additional language skills a plus.
Benefits
Fully remote position with flexible working hours
~ Competitive base salary plus bonus structure and car
Please describe in your cover letter your experience with phosphates, e.g. on which projects did you work?