TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER – MEAT & POULTRY INDUSTRY (EUROPE)

Brief and to the point!

An internationally operating company specializing in the development, production, and supply of functional ingredients that improve quality, safety, and shelf-life across diverse food applications — with a strong focus on natural and clean-label solutions — is currently seeking a creative, communicative, and driven Technical Sales Manager (all genders) Europe.

Tasks of this Role:

• Focus on new customer acquisition and building long-term partnerships across Europe.
• Maintain and further develop existing client relationships.
• Conduct well-founded, consultative sales meetings with clients, either via video call or on-site.
• Deliver tailored technical solutions to meet customers’ processing, performance, and labeling requirements.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and long-term agreements with purchasing and R&D stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on support and consultation during product trials and process optimization.
• Translate the benefits of functional ingredients (e.g., texture, water binding, yield improvement, clean label) into commercial value for customers.
• Collaborate closely with application and R&D teams to customize solutions for various product formats (e.g., sausages, cooked ham, nuggets, plant-based meat alternatives).
• Stay up-to-date on EU food regulations and ensure accurate technical documentation.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and technological developments across regions.
• Share insights with global marketing and product development teams to influence the innovation pipeline.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, conferences, and technical seminars.
• Work collaboratively with internal cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term success.

The Profile We Are Looking For:

• Business fluent in English.
• Extensive experience in sales and business development.
• Knowledge of functional ingredients in the food industry.
• Experience within a relevant client portfolio (e.g., meat and poultry processors or similar industries).

A Big Plus Would Be:

• Additional language skills (e.g., French, Italian, Spanish).
• Academic background in food or meat technology.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, international environment in a fast-growing market segment.
• High level of autonomy and influence over strategic accounts.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a global team.
• Competitive salary, bonus scheme
• Company car or travel allowance.
• 30 days of vacation

... and much more.

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