- Please apply with an English CV
For an international Food Ingredients Distributor we are looking for a
Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients
You will sell Food Ingredients to the Food and Beverage Industry
- area Italy
- the position will home office-based
- You will be responsible for the business development of a selection of food ingredients in different branches of the food industry.
Tasks
- Analysis of the market and the product range of our suppliers to find new potentials
- Responsible for making market strategy, purchasing, and selling of assigned Product-groups in Italy
- Building a close relationship with our suppliers and customers
- Visits of customers, analysis of their needs, creation of value propositions
- Participation in production trials at the customer/implementation of small-scale trials in the application kitchen
- Project management in close cooperation with the responsible Customer Service Manager
- Alignment of the sales strategy for the product groups of the suppliers with the help of the Category Managers and the Country Manager
- You will benefit from numerous pieces of training (internal and abroad) every year.
- Discover and understand customer’s needs and develop tailor-made solutions
- Conduct lab, small-scale or industrial trials with customers
- Follow up offers, payments, …
- Develop and execute Sales Budget and forecasts …
Requirements
- Degree in Food Technology Must have
- Ability to solve technological problems and passion for food product development
- exceptionally good communication, negotiation and analytical skills,
- high willingness to travel
- very organized, reliable, positive thinking
- Very good knowledge of Italian and English (fluent in spoken and written) Must have
- you have a valid driving license Must have
Benefits
- Working in an international team with lean structures
- Close cooperation with market-leading, innovative suppliers with excellent products
- Regular product and application training in our LAB
- an attractive remuneration package that corresponds to your experience and qualifications. In addition, a performance-related commission.
- laptop + mobile phone
- Ongoing training on Sales and Project management, and on technological know-how
- Attractive compensation package: Salary to match performance, company car, business tools.
- Please apply with an English CV
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