European Sales & Markting Director Food Ingredients m​/f​/d

European Sales & Marketing Director Food Ingredients m/f/d    Role at  GFIC Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consult.

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Location:

Northern Italy   (onsite)
This is a Business‑to‑Business (B2B) job; please apply only if you have experience in Flavours, Colours, Extracts, dried Fruit and Vegetables and other value‑added Food Ingredients.
Role    The Director of Sales & Marketing develops and directs all sales, marketing and business development activities in Europe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities      Developing a sales and marketing plan to achieve set growth targets.
Developing and managing an effective sales and distributor team.
Building and growing sales and profitability in a food ingredient business (e.g. Flavours, Colours, Extracts, Powders).
Closing sales and satisfying customers at senior levels including Directors, VPs and owners/executives.
Operating autonomously in a dynamic environment; highly self‑motivated.
Strong fit with the Company’s culture and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
Qualifications and Experience      Bachelor or Master’s degree with preference for sciences or food technology/ingredients and/or MBA.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a B2B sales environment within the food industry.
Fluent in English and Italian; other European languages are an asset.
Successful track record of building and growing sales and profitability in a food ingredient business.
Experience closing sales to senior decision‑makers.
High motivation and ability to operate autonomously.
Requirements      This is a B2B job.
This is not for candidates coming from FMCG, Horeca, Hotels or Restaurants.
Seniority Level    Director

Employment Type

Full‑time
Job Function      Business Development, Sales, and Marketing
Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services Industries
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