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<li>Please apply only, if you speak fluent english and german</li>
<li>Please apply only, if you have a good network in the German Food and Pet Food industry</li>
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<p>Company Overview</p>
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<li>My Client is a leading producer of high-performance phosphate and specialty ingredients for both pet food and human food applications.</li>
<li>Our product portfolio serves meat processors, spice blenders, bakers, and potato processors around the world.</li>
<li>We partner with customers to enhance texture, shelf life, nutritional value, and processing efficiency. Our global team collaborates across R&amp;D, regulatory, and supply chain functions to deliver tailored solutions and exceptional service.</li>
<li>you will be employed from our subsidiary in Germany</li>
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<p>Position Overview</p>
<ul>
<li>We are seeking a seasoned Sales Manager to drive growth of our phosphate and complementary ingredient lines in the pet food and food sectors.</li>
<li>you have knowledge or background on Technology, this will be an asset</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>You will serve as the technical face of our business, translating ingredient science into clear value propositions that address customer challenges.</li>
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<p>home office based</p>
<h2>Tasks</h2>
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<li>Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy for specialty food ingredients across Germany and neighbouring countries</li>
<li>Identify and qualify new prospects within pet food manufacturers and human food processors, building a robust pipeline.</li>
<li>Deliver technical presentations and conduct on-site or virtual trials to demonstrate product performance.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with R&amp;D to adapt formulations, drive innovation, and support new product development.</li>
<li>Manage pricing negotiations, contract proposals, and order forecasting to achieve or exceed sales targets.</li>
<li>Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes, and translate insights into actionable plans.</li>
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<h2>Requirements</h2>
<p>Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science or Master Butcher or related discipline.</p>
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<li>Minimum of 5 years’ technical sales or application support experience in the food ingredients industry. Your worked ether for Producer or a Distributor </li>
<li>Demonstrated success selling functional ingredients (e.g. Phosphated, Hydrocolloids, Emulsifiers, Acids, Proteins, Fibres, Yeast..,).</li>
<li>Deep understanding of ingredient functionality in meat processing, spice formulation, baking, and potato applications.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage R&amp;D, production, and procurement stakeholders.</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage a remote sales territory, including self-motivation, strong organization, and virtual collaboration.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel up to 30-40 % for customer visits, industry events, and cross-functional meetings.</li>
<li>Fluency in German and English; additional language skills a plus.</li>
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<h2>Benefits</h2>
<p>Fully remote position with flexible working hours </p>
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<li>Competitive base salary plus  bonus structure and car</li>
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<p>What We Offer</p>
<p>Please describe in your cover letter your experience with phosphates, e.g. on which projects did you work?</p>

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