Please apply only, if you speak fluent english and german
Please apply only, if you have a goodg network in the German Food and Beverage industry
For an International Distributor with expertise as a functional plant-based ingredients specialist and innovator for over 25 year we are locking for the
Sales Manager, Food & Beverage m/f/d for Germany
* we sell to beverage, dairy, confectionery and bakery, nutritional supplements, processed food, and food service industries.
* This reflects our commitment to sustainability and innovation, solidifying its role as a key player in shaping the future of the food industry.
* in this exciting position, you will be a key contributor in driving business line expansion for our Food and Beverage Ingredients (FBI) industry.
home office based
Tasks
* Responsible for growing sales through prospecting and developing new potential accounts, with a focus on business development and expansion
* Visit customers on a regular basis to build, maintain and manage relationships
* Build and maintain relationships with our suppliers based in Asia and Europe through joint visits and egular reporting, to support mutual growth of our joint businesses
* Support the business activities by managing the product portfolio
* Update and maintain projects and compile meeting reports in our CRM system (Salesforce.com)
Requirements
* Degree in Food Technology or Science or similar related discipline, with relevant sales experience with a distributor or a manufacturer in the food ingredients industry
* Broad network in the food ingredients industry in Germany is an asset
* Highly motivated and target driven with high time-management skills
* Entrepreneurial spirit with a variety of sales, negotiation and persuasion skills
* Highly organized self-starter capable of managing your customer visits schedule and territory effectively
* Excellent and fluent writing and speaking skills in both English and German
Benefits
• Flexible time arrangement and partially work from home possibilities (up to 40%)
• Company car in accordance with our Company Car Policy
• Performance-related remuneration with attractive company pension provision
Please attach an English CV/ Resume as part of your application.
Please describe in your cover letter your experience with plant based ingredients, e.g. on which projects did you work?
Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consulting
GFIC is a boutique recruitment consultancy situated to the south of Munich, founded by Alfred Geiger in 2006
GFIC is consulting in FMGC FoodIngredients Starch Glucose Sweeteners Flavours FruitPreparations Beverages Dairy Nutraceuticals Pharma Colours Cosmetics Hydrocolloids and more
GFIC is consulting in Recruitment (Full Time, Interims Positions, Members for the Advisory Board)
GFIC is consulting global
GFIC is recruiting also C-Level candidates