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The sales manager actively maintains and expands our food customer base in the region, drives customer projects and builds a solid project pipeline for sustainable business results.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take responsibility food sales customers in the West & Central African region, including the support of Key Accounts, distributor, regular Food Customers
Developing and implementing innovative sales and marketing strategies within the West African market
Creating and fulfilling own sales plans and budget on the basis of market plans
Controlling all sales activities with existing and potential customers
Establish and develop long-term customer relationships
Monitoring the market and identify market potential
Develop customer concepts in cooperation with product management, application and product development.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Degree in any of the sciences, food science and technology or business administration would be preferred
Experience in the B2B food ingredients business, plant based proteins and texturant would be highly appreciated.
Knowledge and commercial contacts to the Savory (Meat extension, Meat analogue, Snacks), Dairy and Sweet goods markets
Flexible and willingness to travel regularly within the region (50%)
Excellent English & French language skills
Independent and structured work
Enthusiasm, initiative and ability to work under pressure
Team spirit, result oriented and strong communication skills
Strong customer, service orientation and technology skills
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