International Sales Manager Foodservice / Industry

International Sales Manager Foodservice / Industry

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Sales Manager for Premium Convenience Products in Germany, the Benelux countries, and the Nordic countries.

Our client is an internationally operating company in the food industry with production facilities in Austria, Hungary, and Romania. As a foodservice specialist for premium convenience products, the company serves customers in more than 25 European countries and is recognized as an innovation and market leader in several product segments.

For over 23 years, the group of companies has stood for the highest quality standards, innovation, reliability, and partnership-based collaboration. Customers from the foodservice, wholesale, and industrial sectors particularly value the company’s strong market focus, flexibility, and deep understanding of current foodservice and convenience trends.

What We Offer

• A permanent employment contract within a successful and internationally growing group of companies
• An attractive compensation package with performance-based components
• Company car, also available for private use
• Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes, and an open corporate culture
• Exciting career development opportunities within a successful corporate group
• Modern working conditions in a dynamic and future-oriented market environment
• Salary 90.000 - 120.000 EUR pro Jahr. + Performance Bonus up to €15,000 p.a.

How You Can Support Us

• Responsibility for the strategic and operational development of sales activities in Germany, the Benelux countries, and the Nordic region
• Leadership and further development of an international sales team, as well as management of external sales partners
• Management and expansion of existing customer relationships within foodservice, wholesale, and the food industry
• Active acquisition of new customers and development of new market opportunities
• Development and implementation of regional sales and growth strategies
• Conducting product presentations, customer projects, and contract negotiations
• Planning and coordinating trade fairs and industry events
• Preparation of sales reports, market analyses, and revenue forecasts
• Close collaboration with production, product development, and quality management
• Deputy to the Sales Director within the corporate group

What You Bring

• Degree in Business Administration or a commercial qualification with relevant professional experience
• Several years of sales experience, ideally within the foodservice, convenience, or food industry sectors
• Leadership experience and confidence in managing sales partners
• Strong understanding of the markets in Germany, the Benelux countries, and the Nordic region
• An established network within foodservice, wholesale, or the food industry is an advantage
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills at decision-maker level
• Entrepreneurial mindset, initiative, and a hands-on approach
• Structured, independent, and goal-oriented working style
• Strong customer focus and willingness to travel throughout Europe
• Fluency in German and English, with strong negotiation skills in both languages

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