Italy Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients Distribution Lazio

Italy Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients Distribution
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

For an international Food Ingredients Distributor, we are looking for a Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients You will sell Food Ingredients to the Food and Beverage Industry in Italy. The position will be home office-based. Responsibilities: 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 Italy. Building close relationships with our suppliers and customers. Visits to customers, analysis of their needs, and creation of value propositions. Participation in production trials at the customer and 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. Conduct lab, small-scale, or industrial trials with customers. Follow up on offers and payments. Develop and execute Sales Budget and forecasts. Requirements: Degree in Food Technology (Must have). Ability to solve technological problems and a passion for food product development. Exceptionally good communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. High willingness to travel. Very organized, reliable, and positive thinking. Very good knowledge of Italian and English (fluent in spoken and written) (Must have). 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, including a performance-related commission. Laptop and mobile phone provided. Ongoing training on Sales and Project management, and on technological know-how. Attractive compensation package: Salary to match performance, company car, and business tools. Please apply with an English CV. J-18808-Ljbffr