Benelux Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients Distribution
Pubblicato il 25-08-2026 - Altro in Verona
Please apply with an English CV
this is a B2B Job and not for candidates from Hotels, Restaurants .or from FMCG
Must have for this position is a Degree in Food Technology
you will work remote in BENELUX after the training period
You are fluent in Dutch, French and English .
GFIC is recruiting
for an international value added Food Ingredients Distributor working in almost 40 Countries in Europe, West Asia and Africa the
Technical Sales Manager BENELUX
My client has a subsidiary in Belgium.
Every day, our technical experts support customers in developing new food products or optimising existing recipes and processes. We work with high?quality ingredients, additives, nutrients and functional systems from internationally renowned suppliers — and this is where you come in.
Our customer service team ensures smooth logistics and flawless delivery, while our strong quality and food?safety certifications guarantee reliability throughout the entire process.
Our mission is clear:
We connect world?class ingredient manufacturers with food and pharmaceutical producers.
You will sell valued added Food Ingredients to the Food and Beverage Industry
You will be responsible for the business development of a selection of food ingredients in different branches for the food industry.
Tasks Your Role
As Technical Sales Manager, you will drive the commercial success of our growing portfolio of ingredients, additives, nutrients and functional systems for the food, health and pharmaceutical industries.
Your responsibilities include:
Providing solution?oriented technical advice to customers and keeping suppliers informed about market developments.
Supporting product and application development together with our product specialists and application technologists.
Managing and expanding business with existing customers while actively developing new opportunities across the Benelux region.
Achieving your sales targets and driving projects from first contact to successful implementation.
Working closely with our customer service team to ensure smooth operational execution.
Analysis of the market and the product range of our suppliers to find new potentials
Responsible for making market strategy, purchasing, and selling of assigned Product-groups
Building a close relationship with our suppliers and customers
Visits of customers, analysis of their needs, creation of value propositions
Participation in production trials at the customer/implementation of small-scale trials in the application kitchen
Project management in close cooperation with the responsible Customer Service Manager
Alignment of the sales strategy for the product groups of the suppliers with the help of the Category Managers
You will vantaggi from numerous pieces of training (internal and abroad) every year.
Discover and understand customer's needs and develop tailor-made solutions
Conduct lab, small-scale or industrial trials with customers
Follow up offers, payments, ...
Develop and execute Sales Budget and forecasts ...
Requirements You have a technical background in Food Technoloy
You combine technical understanding with a strong commercial mindset .
You recognise opportunities, build long?term relationships and communicate with integrity and respect.
You are dynamic, results?driven and passionate about what you do.
You think in solutions and enjoy innovating together with customers.
You are fluent in Dutch, French and English .
you are comfortable with MS Office; experience with ERP or CRM is a plus.
You are willing to travel frequently within the Benelux and occasionally internationally for training, trade fairs and partner meetings.
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
you have a valid driving license
Benefits 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, a performance-related commission.
laptop + mobile phone
Ongoing training on Sales and Project management, and on technological know-how
Attractive compensation package: Salary to match performance, company car, business tools.
A varied, independent role with plenty of room for personal development and growth .
Tailored training and coaching to help you become a fully?fledged Technical Sales Manager.
Broad responsibilities in a company with strong international connections and the chance to shape our future
A competitive salary package aligned with your experience — including a company car.
Hybrid work options after your onboarding period.
The opportunity to strengthen a small, motivated and friendly team.
Please apply with an English CV
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