Technical Sales Manager BENELUX GFIC is recruiting for an international value added Food Ingredients Distributor working in almost 40 Countries in Europe, West Asia and Africa. My client has a subsidiary in Belgium. The role is a B2B position not for candidates from Hotels, Restaurants or FMCG. You will work remote in Benelux after the training period. A degree in Food Technology is required. Fluency in Dutch, French and English is essential. Mission: We connect world?class ingredient manufacturers with food and pharmaceutical producers. Responsibilities * Provide solution?oriented technical advice to customers and keep suppliers informed about market developments. * Support product and application development with product specialists and application technologists. * Manage and expand business with existing customers while actively developing new opportunities across the Benelux region. * Achieve sales targets and drive projects from first contact to successful implementation. * Work closely with customer service team to ensure smooth operational execution. * Analyze the market and the product range of suppliers to find new potentials. * Responsible for making market strategy, purchasing and selling of assigned product groups. * Build close relationships with suppliers and customers. * Visit customers, analyze their needs, create value propositions. * Participate in production trials at the customer and implement small?scale trials in the application kitchen. * Project manage in close cooperation with the responsible Customer Service Manager. * Align sales strategy for the product groups of suppliers with the help of Category Managers. * Agevolazioni from numerous training sessions (internal and abroad) every year.



* Discover and understand customer needs and develop tailor?made solutions. * Conduct lab, small?scale or industrial trials with customers. * Follow up offers, payments, etc. * Develop and execute sales budget and forecasts. Requirements * Technical background in Food Technoloy. * Strong commercial mindset. * Recognize opportunities, build long?term relationships, and communicate with integrity and respect. * Dynamic, results?driven and passionate about the work. * Think in solutions and enjoy innovating with customers. * Fluent in Dutch, French and English. * Comfortable with MS Office; experience with ERP or CRM is a plus. * Willing to travel frequently within 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. * 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 with performance?related commission. * Laptop and mobile phone. * Ongoing training on sales and project management, and on technological know?how. * Competitive salary package aligned with experience, including a company car. * Hybrid work options after onboarding period. Broad responsibilities in a company with strong international connections and the chance to shape our future. An opportunity to strengthen a small, motivated and friendly team. #J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Benelux Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients Distribution (Verona)
🏢 geiger-foodingredients
📍 Verona