BENEO with head offices in Tienen (Belgium) and Mannheim (Germany)is part of the German Südzucker Group, the largest sugar producer in Europe. BENEO, specialized in the development and production of high-quality nutritional ingredients from natural sources is represented in over 75 countries over the world. You can find BENEO ingredients in all kinds of food applications: from beverages to baby food, from dairy to bakery, from confectionary to cereals and from soup to sauces and in animal nutrition. In this way BENEO can effectively contribute to healthier food products. For Beneo in Tienen we are looking for an enthusiastic Technical Sales Manager
Technical Sales Manager Bakery BeNeLux
Key Responsibilities
Translate the sales strategy into a category specific bakery action plan
Coordinate and follow-up meat activities and issues (e.g. quality issues, overdue,…), to ensure the qualitative and quantitative target results are realized
Act as the contact person for the company (e.g. logistic, invoices, payment) with designated customers
Monitor sales results throughout the year (sales volumes, prices, forecast vs. budget)
Identify sales opportunities, execute price negotiations, establish local relationships and follow-up on sales initiatives, to ensure all sales potential is used.
Follow-up on local projects, request resources and take actions when necessary to ensure a qualitative completion of the project, within the timeframe.
Collect and process information on subjects such as competitors, end users, general economic conditions, trends and market share
Key Qualifications
Master’s degree in Bio-Engineering, Bio-Chemistry, Food Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biological Science, Business Administration, Commercial Engineering or a similar degree
Experience in a similar position preferably in bakery
Strong communication and analytical skills
Commercial talent
Excellent spoken and written English skills and French or Dutch
Offer
An exciting position in a financially stable company which is regarded as the best in its class
Work from your home office with regular visits to the head office in Tienen
Intensive training and coaching to get familiar with the products and the commercial part of the job.
You will become a member of a young and result oriented team that has been able to show an outstanding growth path over the last years
A competitive salary package and a company car
The potential to grow in function and responsibilities
Contact
Call Ralf Gutschoven on +32 (0)478 43 61 68 (also available via WhatsApp voice and Facetime audio) for more info or an application. On weekdays between 9h00 and 11h00 and in the evening from 19h00 to 21h00, on Saturday between 10h00 and 12h00.