GFIC is recruiting the Sales Director Food Ingredients Distribution m/f/d Must have for this position is a Degree in Food Technology (a MBA is a plus) You work for a distributor and have experience in managing Country Teams and or Principals or you work for a Producer and you manage Food ingredients distributors home office based Europe this is a job about selling Food Ingredients B2B not FMCG Tasks ensure proper business development plans on country / sales team level in line with global targets initiate and participate in development of global policies, structures & tools, enforce their local implementation oversee the cost and capacity structure of local offices, ensure efficient & effective operations monitor sales and financial KPIs and monitor corrective actions with Country Managers initiate best practise sharing within your area, encourage cooperation and usage of synergies Requirements You are Food Technologist with an economic background like an MBA You have a passion for Food and Food Ingredients.
As the Area Manager you are responsible for the overall development of around 6 countries being the direct supervisor of the Country Managers and acting as a link between the HQ and the local teams.
While the main focus of the Area Manager is on strategic topics, he/she can be selectively involved also in the operative, daily business if needed.
you have experience with Food Ingredients Distribution min.
5 years of leadership experience, like managing at least one country with a bigger team communicative, proactive, analytical thinking, supportive leadership & team skills perfect English and a local language prepared to travel we are accepting only applications via the link in the ad!
only in English of course!
you speak English and other European Languages GFIC is a boutique recruitment consultancy situated to the south of Munich, founded by Alfred Geiger in 2006 GFIC is consulting in FMGC FoodIngredients Starch Glucose Sweeteners Flavours FruitPreparations Beverages Dairy Nutraceuticals Pharma Colours Cosmetics Hydrocolloids and more GFIC is consulting in Recruitment (Full Time, Interims Positions, Members for the Advisory Board) GFIC is consulting global GFIC is recruiting also C-Level candidates