Europe Regional Sales Manager Modified Food Starches m/f/d

Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consulting is searching a

Regional Sales Manager – Europe

for Food Ingredients – Modified Food Starches

Location: North-West Europe, Home Based

• This is a Business 2 Business job, please apply only if you have experience in Foodstarches
• you know the clients and you know the products

My client

• is a globally operating and leading player in European Starches & Sweeteners food ingredients manufacturing industry to food, industrial and animal nutrition applications.
• With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Sales Manager to help expand our footprint in the European market.

Position Overview

• We are looking for an experienced and driven Regional Sales Manager for Europe to join our growing team.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the food ingredients and modified food starches market and a proven track record in customer leadership.
• This role requires a flexible mindset, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• The position will be based in North-West Europe, with a preference for Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Germany Region.

• Sales Leadership: Lead and manage sales activities across the European region, with a focus on growing our Europe’s presence in the modified food starches market
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve profitability targets and market growth.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and Maintain strong relationships with selection of enterprise key accounts, regional accounts and distributors, understanding their needs, and positioning our solutions to meet their demands.
• Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities within targeted market segments savory sauces & dressings, convenience, soups, cream, dairy desserts and dry mixes, collaborating with R&D and technical teams to deliver innovation and tailored solutions.
• Market Expertise: Stay ahead of market trends, competitive activities, and customer requirements to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, production, and technical support, to align goals and ensure seamless delivery of products and services.
• Travel: Visit customers across Europe and travel occasionally to the our plant i for team alignment and strategy development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Food Technoloy or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of direct sales experience in the food ingredients industry, with a focus on food ingredients and modified food starches or related products B-2-B.
• Proven track record of customer and market leadership leadership, with experience managing and growing relationships with key accounts and distributors.
• Strong market knowledge of modified food starches and the European food ingredients sector, affinity with technical sales and application management is a strong plus
• Medior/Senior level experience with a flexible, adaptable mindset to handle changing market dynamics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Ability to work independently, remotely and as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed.
• Reporting into the VP Sales

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, employee benefits and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative company in the food ingredients sector.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

If you are a passionate sales leader with strong market knowledge and a customer-centric mindset, we would love to hear from you. Join us at and contribute to our continued success in the European market!

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter via the apply option and contact Alfred Geiger for questions.