Senior Manager Sales, Protein Ingredients; Europe – Bunge

Position: Senior Manager Sales, Protein Ingredients (Europe) – Bunge
Overview  Drive growth at a defining moment for plant-based proteins. Bunge connects farms to consumers, delivering essential food, feed, and fuel solutions globally. Following a significant expansion of our protein ingredients platform and production capabilities, our European business is entering an exciting new growth phase. With a broader portfolio, increased production capacity, and a stronger presence in Non‑GMO protein solutions, now is the time to accelerate market development — and grow our commercial team accordingly.
We are looking for a Senior Manager Sales, Protein Ingredients to help capture this opportunity and further expand Bunge’s position across Europe.
This is a senior, externally focused sales role, based in Zaandam, the Netherlands, with regular on-site presence and flexibility for regional travel.

Your role  As Senior Manager Sales, Protein Ingredients, you are a key commercial representative of Bunge in Europe. You will focus on developing new customer opportunities while growing selected strategic accounts, positioning Bunge as a trusted partner across applications spanning Distribution, Fermentation, and Plant‑Based solutions for Feed and Food.
You will operate in close alignment with another senior sales counterpart, contributing jointly to regional growth, while independently owning customer relationships and commercial execution within your scope.
This role suits someone who enjoys being close to customers, opening doors, and converting opportunity into sustainable, profitable business in a technically complex market.
Key responsibilities   Drive sales and profitability of Bunge’s plant-based protein ingredient portfolio across Europe
Develop new customer relationships and expand existing key and strategic accounts
Execute regional commercial strategies, including portfolio focus, pricing, margin management, priorities, and supply considerations
Work cross‑functionally with operations, supply chain, R&D, and marketing to unlock value and ensure strong execution
Represent Bunge in senior‑level customer interactions and at relevant industry events
Contribute to demand planning and forecasting activities
Collaborate closely with peers and internal stakeholders to support consistent, sustainable growth
Success in this role is driven by commercial judgment, relationship‑building, and persistence — not by working alone or having all the answers on day one.
What you bring  While experience in protein ingredients is a strong advantage, sales leadership and commercial drive are the most important success factors in this role.
You bring:
Senior sales experience in food ingredients
A strong track record of developing markets and creating customer demand
Experience managing complex customer relationships at decision‑maker level
Solid understanding of ingredient solutions and customer value drivers
High business acumen and comfort working in cross‑functional, international organizations
A proactive, resilient approach and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment
Requirements   Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Science, Chemistry, Meat Science, or similar
Minimum 7 years of senior level commercial experience in the food industry
Willingness to travel extensively across Europe (typically 2–3 days per week), spending significant time with customers and partners
What we offer   A senior sales role at a transformational moment for Bunge’s Protein Ingredients business
The opportunity to contribute directly to market expansion following a major portfolio and capacity increase
An inclusive, informal culture that values ownership, collaboration, and diverse perspectives
Strong development support through training, learning, and international exposure
Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, flexible benefits, and a solid pension plan
Ready to make an impact?
Apply with your CV and a short motivation tailored to this role.
Bunge is committed to building inclusive teams and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, background, or identity.
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