For an international Food Ingredients Distributorlocated in Europe and Africa, we are looking for the
Country Manager / Geschäftsführer GermanyIngredients Distribution
- You are in charge of a team of 15 : Technical SalesManagers, Customer Service representatives, Accountants,etc.
- You act as Country Manager / Team Leaderand Technical Sales Manager for a product group.
- Products are value-added products from well-knownsuppliers.
- Office-based and home officebased.
Must have forthis position :
Teamleading experience.Master's Degree in FoodTechnology.Ability to solve technologicalproblems and a passion for developing food products.Deep knowledge of value-added foodingredients.Fluent in German andEnglish.You will apply with a CV and Coverletter (this is also a must).Please apply inEnglish.Tasks
Develop commercial and product strategies forspecified ingredients.Analyze the market andproduct range of our suppliers to find new potentials.Create strong relationships with our suppliers andcustomers.Visit customers, analyze theirneeds, create a value proposition.Attendproduction trials at customers / make small-scale trials in theapplication kitchen.Project management inclose cooperation with a dedicated Customer ServiceManager.Align sales strategy for suppliers’product groups under the supervision of Product managers andCountry managers.Responsible for makingmarket strategy, purchasing, and selling of assigned product groupsin Germany.Building a close relationship withour suppliers and customers.Discover andunderstand customer’s needs and develop tailor-madesolutions.Conduct lab, small-scale, orindustrial trials with customers.Follow upoffers, payments, etc.Develop and executeSales Budget and forecasts.Requirements
Degree inFood Technology Must have .Ability to solve technological problems and passion forfood product development.Exceptionally goodcommunication, negotiation, and analytical skills.High willingness to travel.Veryorganized, reliable, positive thinking.Verygood knowledge of German and English (fluent in spoken and written) Must have .Youhave a valid driving license Musthave .Benefits
Working in aninternational team with lean structures.Closecooperation with market-leading, innovative suppliers withexcellent products.Regular product andapplication training in our lab.An attractiveremuneration package that corresponds to your experience andqualifications, in addition to a performance-relatedcommission.Ongoing training on Sales andProject management, and on technological know-how.Attractive compensation package : Salary to matchperformance, company car, business tools.Please apply with an English CV and a Motivation Letter(both documents are a must).J-18808-Ljbffr