Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.
The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
At Beyond Meat, we are focused on raising the bar on talent.We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, andthe employeeexperience.
The Regional Sales Manager Foodservice - DACHwillbe responsible formanaging the sales to customers in Foodservice of Beyond Meat products in thiscluster Focus marketsareGermany,Austriaand Switzerland. The successful candidate willbe responsible forachieving annual volume sales and profit targets,managingand developingKey accountsandDistributors.
The Regional Sales Manager is an expert on all matters relating to the trade such as knowing key decision-makers plus customer agendas/objectives and must be focused on driving sales via a strong emphasis on maximizing distributors andleveraginglargeoperators with customer activity.
The Regional Sales Manager must have the ability to work well within a team environment, especially with internal supportgroups (Marketing, Customer Service, Logistics, Forecasting, Management, R&D).
TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible fordeveloping andexecutinglocal cluster’sgo-to-marketstrategic plans
Accountable for forecasting and business planning activities that deliver budgeted volume,salesand profit targets in designated region
Gather insights anddefinelocal cluster’sneedfor nextNPDs (new product development)
Leadandmanagepotential local Field Salespartners
Identifyand lead the development of new business opportunitiesin foodservice and industrial
Develop annual customer business plans in partnership with Marketing
Direct andmonitorall aspects of trade promotion to ensure maximum impact
Manage broker / distributor sales execution and scorecard performance against agreed objectives
Build great relationships and manage regional contacts in designatedregion
Developand execute local partnership program for Foodservice key accounts in collaboration with Marketing department
NegotiateAnnual collaboration plans for local key accounts as well as wholesalers
Initiatelocalpartnerships and developconcepts with othermanufacturers that can be introduced to key accounts and wholesalers
Attend key customer events and Food service trade shows
Leverage Data, Insights and Analyze sales reports to execute necessary and positive changes
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:
Experience: 5+years ofFoodservice Sales with account management experience
Food Service distribution,brokeror manufacturer experience a plus
Four-year college degree in Business or equivalent industry related experience
Specialized Knowledge: Computer knowledge andproficiencyin Microsoft Word,Exceland PowerPoint
Must have excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to motivate and engage
Strong interpersonal skills
Language skills: German native/fluent level; English at professional/conversational level; any other Europeanlanguages arean advantage
Other qualifications:
Experience selling value added protein preferred
Experience selling to key accounts at both a buyer and senior level
Trained Chef or attended culinary school
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Remote, preferably in Germany,withability to travel 30- 40%
**Annual salary commensurate with experience**
The starting annual base pay for this role is between EUR 90.000 and EUR 115.000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus, long-term incentives, as well as benefits.
Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. E-Verify is used to validate employment eligibility. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.
By shifting from animal to plant-based meat, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health 💪, climate change 🌎, constraints on natural resources 🌱, and animal welfare 🐮. #GoBeyond
