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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).