Cocoa Sales Manager
We are working with a leading international agricultural commodities business looking to appoint an experienced Cocoa Sales Manager to join its team in Milan. This is an opportunity for a commercially driven individual to join an established cocoa business, managing existing customer relationships while developing new sales opportunities across the Italian market.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage relationships with chocolate manufacturers, confectionery businesses and industrial food producers.
* Drive sales across a portfolio of cocoa products, including cocoa powder, butter and liquor.
* Identify new business opportunities and expand the company's customer base.
* Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing and supply contracts.
* Monitor market developments, customer demand and competitor activity.
* Work closely with trading,
supply chain and operations teams to ensure effective customer delivery. Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience in B2B sales within cocoa, chocolate or related food ingredients.
* Strong understanding of the Italian food manufacturing and confectionery market.
* Established commercial relationships and a track record of developing profitable business.
* Good knowledge of commodity pricing, contract negotiation and supply chains.
* Fluency in Italian and English.
* Strong commercial acumen and relationship management skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established international business with a strong presence in the global cocoa market. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage relationships with chocolate manufacturers, confectionery businesses and industrial food producers.
* Drive sales across a portfolio of cocoa products, including cocoa powder, butter and liquor.
* Identify new business opportunities and expand the company's customer base.
* Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing and supply contracts.
* Monitor market developments, customer demand and competitor activity.
* Work closely with trading,
supply chain and operations teams to ensure effective customer delivery. Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience in B2B sales within cocoa, chocolate or related food ingredients.
* Strong understanding of the Italian food manufacturing and confectionery market.
* Established commercial relationships and a track record of developing profitable business.
* Good knowledge of commodity pricing, contract negotiation and supply chains.
* Fluency in Italian and English.
* Strong commercial acumen and relationship management skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established international business with a strong presence in the global cocoa market. #J-18808-Ljbffr