Business Development & Sales Manager – Food & Nutrition

GFIC Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consult.Ing

Business Development & Sales Manager for GFIC Austria, focusing on food and nutrition. Responsibilities include client development and project management in defined sales areas.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇹 AustriaMid-LevelSenior💰 €50,000 - €80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing customer relationships and managing sales projects within the food sector, utilizing strong sales orientation and effective communication skills. Proficient in contract management, pricing strategies, and CRM systems to drive business growth.

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Degree In Food TechnologyB2B Sales ExperienceCRM Systems ProficiencyBusiness-Fluent EnglishSales Orientation

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Hard Skills

Customer AcquisitionProject ManagementPricing StrategyContract DraftingSales Budget Planning

Soft Skills

Team SpiritPersuasionMotivationOrganized Work StyleReliability

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeCRM SystemsERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Food SectorTechnically Complex ProductsCustomer Loss AnalysisWin-Back StrategiesTrade Shows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop existing customers
Identify and acquire new customers within the assigned sales territory
Manage and close projects with support from internal specialists
Prepare pricing and quotations and follow them up
Conduct customer loss analyses and develop win‑back strategies
Draft and monitor contracts; implement action plans in case of deviations
Plan and execute the regional sales budget
Handle customer complaints
Create reports using cubes and CRM systems
Provide support at trade shows and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in food technology or completed vocational training in the food sector (e.g., bakery, dairy) with an additional business qualification
Ideally, some experience selling technically complex products in a B2B (Food) environment
Strong sales orientation, team spirit and a hands‑on mentality
Ability to persuade and motivate customers through sound consulting
Independent, organized and reliable work style
Business‑fluent English
MS Office skills and willingness to learn and use new tools (e.g., CRM/ERP systems) in daily work
Resident in Austria
Willingness to travel within the assigned region (target: 60% travel)
Driver’s license for passenger car

Benefits

Comp & perks

Actual annual salary between €50,000 and €80,000 gross (full‑time), depending on your qualification and experience
Company car including private use
Additional benefits offered by a corporate group
Option to convert part of your salary into a company pension scheme (BAV) with a small employer contribution