GQS GmbH is looking for a Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients m/f/d to champion business development for selected ingredients across Austria's food industry. You will act as the strategic link between our market-leading suppliers and food manufacturers, focusing on developing trade strategies and creating value for customers.

What You'll Do

Develop trade and product strategies for specific ingredient categories.
Analyze the market and supplier portfolios to identify new business potential.
Build and maintain close relationships with suppliers and customers.
Visit customers to analyze 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 Customer Service Manager.
Align sales strategy for supplier product groups with the Category Manager and Country Manager.

What We're Looking For

A Master's degree in Food Technology.

Nice to Have

At least 3 years of experience in the food industry within production or sales.
Ability to solve technological problems and a passion for developing food products.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
High willingness to travel.
A very organized, reliable, and positive-thinking work style.
Fluent spoken and written German and English skills.

Team & Environment

You will join an international team with lean structures, working closely with market-leading suppliers. You will report to the Country Manager and Category Manager.

Benefits & Compensation

Work in an international team with lean structures.
Close cooperation with market-leading, innovative suppliers.
Regular product and application training in the company LAB.
Attractive compensation package matching experience and qualifications, plus performance-based commission.
Company car also for private use.