OverviewAs Commercial Director Europe, you will lead the food preservation and protection business across Continental Europe, engaging Tier 1 bakers and food manufacturers. You will own the regional commercial strategy and drive revenue and margin targets while building a high-performing, technically credible sales team. Collaborating with R&D;, regulatory, and technical service, you will align solutions with customer processes and labeling needs. This role offers impact at scale in a multinational food ingredients business with a direct, end-user focus.Retribuzione / BenefitsCompetitive compensation packageFull remote work with travel across Continental EuropeEqual opportunities employerIndustry-leading role in a multinational companyCross-functional collaboration with R&D; and regulatory teamsResponsabilitàLead and grow the food preservation and protection business across Continental Europe, focusing on bakery customers and broader food/beverage applicationsOwn and deliver the regional commercial strategy aligned with direct, end-user-led relationshipsBuild and manage a portfolio of Tier 1 bakery and food manufacturing accounts as the senior relationship ownerDevelop territory and key account plans with pipeline management, forecasting, and revenue/margin deliveryLead,



coach and recruit a team of Key Account Managers / technical sales professionalsCollaborate with R&D;, technical service and regulatory teams to position and trial preservation solutionsManage the transition of distributor-served accounts to direct relationships without revenue disruptionRepresent the company at industry events and conferences across Continental EuropeProvide commercial input into demand planning, pricing and margin management; report performance to senior leadershipContribute to the broader European commercial strategy and 90-day action plan for internal milestonesRequisiti fondamentaliDegree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry or related discipline; commercial/MBA credentials are assets20+ years in the food ingredients sector with direct experience in preservation, protection, enzyme systems, or shelf-life tech for bakery/food manufacturersDeep knowledge of the bakery sector (industrial and artisanal)Strategic, curious and business-driven leadership with hands-on, detail-driven executionFluent in EnglishCompensation package: 200.000 – 250.000; Location: Europe (full remote with travel)Strategic thinkingPeople leadership and coachingAccountability and hands-on executionPreservation and protection technologiesEnzyme systems and shelf-life technologiesBakery sector knowledge (industrial and artisanal)

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