Smava GmbH is hiring a Technical Sales Manager for Food Ingredients to be based from a home office in Austria. You will be responsible for business development of selected food ingredients across various sectors of the food industry, serving as the crucial link between our international suppliers and food/pharma manufacturers.
What You'll Do
- Develop trading and product strategies for specific ingredients.
- Analyze the market and our suppliers' product portfolio to identify new potential.
- Build and maintain close relationships with our suppliers and customers.
- Visit customers to analyze their needs and create compelling value propositions.
- Participate in production trials at customer sites and conduct small-scale trials in the application kitchen.
- Manage projects in close cooperation with the responsible Customer Service Manager.
- Align sales strategy for supplier product groups with the Category Manager AU and the Country Manager.
What We're Looking For
- Master's degree in Food Technology.
- Fluent spoken and written skills in German and English.
Nice to Have
- At least 3 years of experience in the food industry, in production or sales.
- Ability to solve technological problems and a passion for developing food products.
- Exceptionally good communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- High willingness to travel.
- A very organized, reliable, and positive-thinking approach.
Team & Environment
You will be part of an international team with lean structures, working closely with the Category Manager AU, Country Manager, and Customer Service Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- Work in an international team with lean structures.
- Close cooperation with market-leading, innovative suppliers with excellent products.
- Regular product and application training in our LAB.
- Attractive compensation package matching experience and qualifications, plus performance-based commission.
- Company car also for private use.
Work Mode
This is a local-country position based in Austria, operating from a home office.
