Europe Sales Director Food Ingredients Distribution M/F/D

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 Principalsor you work for a Producer and you manage Food ingredients distributorshome office based Europethis is a job about selling Food Ingredients B2B not FMCGTasksensure proper business development plans on country / sales team level in line with global targetsinitiate and participate in development of global policies, structures & tools, enforce their local implementationoversee the cost and capacity structure of local offices, ensure efficient & effective operationsmonitor sales and financial KPIs and monitor corrective actions with Country Managersinitiate best practise sharing within your area, encourage cooperation and usage of synergiesRequirementsYou 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 2006GFIC is consulting in FMGC FoodIngredients Starch Glucose Sweeteners Flavours FruitPreparations Beverages Dairy Nutraceuticals Pharma Colours Cosmetics Hydrocolloids and moreGFIC is consulting in Recruitment (Full Time, Interims Positions, Members for the Advisory Board)GFIC is consulting globalGFIC is recruiting also C-Level candidates