European Commercial Director for Fruits and Vegetables Powder m​/f​/d

This Job is not about selling fresh fruits
This job is about selling fruit and vegetable powders as ingredients to food producers
Producs are made from Freeze Drying, Air Drying, Vacuum Drying, Spray Drying etc.

Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consulting

is searching for an international Food Ingredients Company the

European Commercial Director for Fruits and Vegetables Powder m/f/d

Location:

Northern Italy

Purpose

To drive sales and marketing efforts of our dehydrated fruits and vegetables in Erope

To facilitate development of new products and build Go-To Market strategies for all products based on a deep understanding of market dynamics.

Education & Relevant Experience

Degree in Food Technology and if possible MBA

fluent in english and if possible Italian

global experience

Knowledge

Proven Sales and marketing experience in Food & Flavour industry internationally in a similar organisation.

Experienced in Food Ingredients industry

Technical exposure

Detailed understanding of product development and management with a good grasp on Go-To-Market strategies.

Must have at least 7 years of category / product management experience.

Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles

Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods

Behavioural Skills

Strong leadership skill with a proven ability to lead and execute strategic business initiative.

Great analytical skills and strong attention to detail. with an ability to navigate in a start up mode

Ability to work in ambiguous situation and remain flexible

Proactive, inquisitive, passionate, who relishes taking ownership.

Strong presentation and communication skills

Result focused and committed

Strong Interpersonal skill

Tasks
Responsibilities :

Analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category

Create and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category

Develop an Go-To-Market strategy for new products.

Build and drive relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and profitability across regions and products.

Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories

Create forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory

Manage budget development and revenue for the category

Develop strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams.

Create strategy for the dehydrated category for us globally.

Ensure product availability at all times through accurate forecasting techniques.

Requirements

Must have:
Please apply only if you have experience in Flavours, Extracts/F&V Powders

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