GFIC Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consult.Ing

DACH Business Unit Manager – Food Ingredients Distribution

GFIC Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consult.Ing

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Develop commercial and product strategies for designated ingredients
  • Analyze the market and suppliers' product ranges to identify new opportunities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers
  • Visit customers, assess their needs, and develop a clear value proposition
  • Attend customer production trials and conduct small-scale trials in the application kitchen
  • Manage projects in close cooperation with a dedicated Customer Service Manager
  • Align sales strategy for suppliers' product groups in coordination with Product Managers and Country Managers
  • Responsible for market strategy, purchasing, and sales of assigned product groups in Germany
  • Establish and maintain close relationships with our suppliers and customers
  • Develop and execute sales budgets and forecasts

Requirements

  • Team leadership experience
  • Master's degree in Food Technology or a related field
  • Ability to solve technical problems and a passion for developing food products
  • Deep knowledge of value-added food ingredients
  • Proven long-term sales experience with food ingredients
  • Very good command of German and English (fluent in spoken and written)
  • Valid driving license
Benefits
  • Work in an international team with lean structures
  • Close cooperation with market-leading, innovative suppliers offering excellent products
  • Regular product and application training in our lab
  • An attractive remuneration package that corresponds to your experience and qualifications
  • Performance-related commission
  • Ongoing training in sales and project management, and in technological know-how
  • Attractive compensation package: salary to match performance, company car, business tools

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
food technologymarket analysissales strategyproject managementbudgetingforecastingtechnical problem solvingvalue-added food ingredientscustomer needs assessmentproduct strategy development
Soft skills
team leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationcustomer service
Certifications
Master's degree in Food Technology