Job Description

• Please apply with an English CV and a Motivation Letter (both documents are a must)

For an international Food Ingredients Distributor w are looking for a

Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients

You will sell Food Ingredients to the Food and Beverage Industry

• area Slovenia
• the position will be office/home office-based
• You will be responsible for the business development of a selection of food ingredients in different branches of the food industry.

Tasks

• Analysis of the market and the product range of our suppliers to find new potentials
• Responsible for making market strategy, purchasing, and selling of assigned Product-groups in Slovenia
• Building a close relationship with our suppliers and customers
• Visits of customers, analysis of their needs, creation of value propositions
• Participation in production trials at the customer/implementation of small-scale trials in the application kitchen
• Project management in close cooperation with the responsible Customer Service Manager
• Alignment of the sales strategy for the product groups of the suppliers with the help of the Category Managers and the Country Manager
• You will benefit from numerous pieces of training (internal and abroad) every year.
• Discover and understand customer’s needs and develop tailor-made solutions
• Conduct lab, small-scale or industrial trials with customers
• Follow up offers, payments, …
• Develop and execute Sales Budget and forecasts …

Requirements

• Degree in Food Technology Must have
• Ability to solve technological problems and passion for food product development
• exceptionally good communication, negotiation and analytical skills,
• high willingness to travel
• very organized, reliable, positive thinking
• Very good knowledge of Slovenian and English (fluent in spoken and written) Must have
• you have a valid driving license Must have

Benefits

• Working in an international team with lean structures

• Close cooperation with market-leading, innovative suppliers with excellent products

• Regular product and application training in our LAB

• an attractive remuneration package that corresponds to your experience and qualifications. In addition, a performance-related commission.

• laptop + mobile phone

• Ongoing training on Sales and Project management, and on technological know-how

• Attractive compensation package: Salary to match performance, company car, business tools.

• Please apply with an English CV and a Motivation Letter (both documents are a must)

• Please use bullet points

• Please add a Motivation Letter. Please google "How to Write a Motivation Letter"