BENEO Animal Nutrition, based in Tienen, is a dynamic business unit within BENEO, part of the German Südzucker Group, one of Europe’s leading food producers. We market and sell a broad range of natural ingredients – from essential commodities to high-quality specialty products – to animal nutrition manufacturers worldwide. Our ingredients are used in aquafeed, pet food, and feed for farm animals. At BENEO Animal Nutrition, we stay ahead of industry trends and innovations while maintaining quality standards comparable to human nutrition. By sourcing products from natural origins, we actively contribute to animal health and well-being. Following an impressive growth trajectory in recent years, we are now looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our team and help us shape the future of animal nutrition. For our offices in Tienen we are looking for an enthusiastic:
SALES MANAGER Benelux
Key Responsibilities
Building up an additional customer network for the Beneo Ingredients (visit potential new customers, develop new product ideas, discover new applications for the Beneo products…)
Manage the existing customer portfolio of animal nutrition producers
Monitor sales performance and lead price negotiations
Prepare business plans including tactical and strategic initiatives to reach the objectives
Report to the Areal Sales Manager
Key Qualifications
Master’s degree in Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Food Technology, Biological Science, Bioengineering, Bio-Chemistry, or similar degree
Experience in a similar position
Experience with livestock, pet nutrition or aqua feed
Strong communication and analytical skills
Enthusiastic team player with commercial talent
Excellent spoken and written English skills other languages are an asset
You are able to travel up to 30-50% in the Benelux
Offer
An exciting position in a financially stable company which is regarded as the best in its class
Intensive training and coaching and continues learning opportunities
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
The flexibility to work remotely from home when your presence at the office is not required
A competitive salary package including a company car
The potential to grow in function and responsibilities
Contact
Call Ralf Gutschoven on +32 (0)478 43 61 68 for more info (also via WhatsApp) or an application. On weekdays between 8h30 and 10h30 and in the evening from 19h00 to 21h00, on Saturday between 10h00 and 12h00.