Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consulting is searching a
Regional Sales Manager Europe
for Food Ingredients Modified Food Starches
Location: NorthWest 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 relationshipbuilding skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic fastpaced environment.
- The position will be based in NorthWest Europe with a preference for Amsterdam The Netherlands and Germany Region.
Tasks
- Sales Leadership: Lead and manage sales activities across the European region with a focus on growing our Europes 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.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Food Science Food Technoloy or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
- Minimum 57 years of direct sales experience in the food ingredients industry with a focus on food ingredients and modified food starches or related products B2B.
- 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
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary employee benefits and performancebased 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 customercentric mindset we would love to hear from you. Join us at and contribute to our continued success in the European market!
You will have in the beginning no reports
With growing of the business you will also grow your team
Important:
To apply please send your resume and a cover letter via the apply option and contact Alfred Geiger for questions.