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Germany Geschäftsführer/Country Manager Food Ingredients Distribution m/f/d

Posted 2 hours 26 minutes ago by Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consult.Ing

Permanent
Not Specified
Executive Jobs
Baden-Württemberg, Heidelberg, Germany, 69115
Job Description

For an international Food Ingredients Distributor located in Europe and Africa, we are looking for the

Country Manager / Geschäftsführer Germany Ingredients Distribution

  • You are in charge of a team of 15: Technical Sales Managers, Customer Service representatives, Accountants, etc.
  • You act as Country Manager/Team Leader and Technical Sales Manager for a product group.
  • Products are value-added products from well-known suppliers.
  • Office-based and home office based.

Must have for this position:

  • Team leading experience.
  • Master's Degree in Food Technology.
  • Ability to solve technological problems and a passion for developing food products.
  • Deep knowledge of value-added food ingredients.
  • Fluent in German and English.
  • You will apply with a CV and Cover letter (this is also a must).
  • Please apply in English.
Tasks
  • Develop commercial and product strategies for specified ingredients.
  • Analyze the market and product range of our suppliers to find new potentials.
  • Create strong relationships with our suppliers and customers.
  • Visit customers, analyze their needs, create a value proposition.
  • Attend production trials at customers / make small-scale trials in the application kitchen.
  • Project management in close cooperation with a dedicated Customer Service Manager.
  • Align sales strategy for suppliers' product groups under the supervision of Product managers and Country managers.
  • Responsible for making market strategy, purchasing, and selling of assigned product groups in Germany.
  • Building a close relationship with our suppliers and customers.
  • Discover and understand customer's needs and develop tailor-made solutions.
  • Conduct lab, small-scale, or industrial trials with customers.
  • Follow up offers, payments, etc.
  • 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 German 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 to a performance-related commission.
  • 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 and a Motivation Letter (both documents are a must).
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