Ethiopia Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients Distribution

Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients

For an international Food Ingredients Distributor, acting in Europe and Africa we are looking for a Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients.

You will sell valued added Food Ingredients to the Food and Beverage Industry in the area of Ethiopia. You will be responsible for the business development of a selection of food ingredients in different branches of the food industry.

Tasks

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 in Italy.

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 and the Country Manager.

You will benefit 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

Degree in Food Technology Must have

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.

Very good knowledge of the local languages and English (fluent in spoken and written) Must have.

You have a valid driving license Must have.

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.