miro Personalvermittlung was looking for a Country Manager /Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients South Africa

We are seeking a Country Manager/Technical Sales Manager for Food Ingredients in South Africa representing a prominent European Food Ingredients Distribution Company Candidate Requirements: - Mandatory background in Business-to-Business Food Ingredients sales from a Distributor or Producer - South Africa positioned as second African expansion hub - Essential Qualification: Food Technology Degree with proven Ingredients Sales Experience - Opportunity to establish a local limited company in preferred location like Johannesburg or Cape Town - Representing premium value-added Food Ingredients from leading international suppliers Tasks We require a Country Manager (25% role)/Sales Manager (75% role) with demonstrated food technology and sales expertise. · Responsible for establishing business operations in South Africa, driving market performance and sales growth within food industry sector. · Role encompasses comprehensive understanding of food technology, sales management, logistics, and cross-functional team leadership including government relations, partnerships, operations, and local marketing. · Country Manager will ensure operational excellence, monitor local market dynamics, identify sales opportunities, and cultivate strategic partnerships with food producers. Requirements · Bachelor/Master Degree in Food Technology (mandatory) · Minimum 5 years food industry experience (production/sales) · Technological problem-solving capabilities and product development passion · Superior communication and analytical skills, highly organized, motivational leadership · Strong negotiation abilities, constructive mindset · Fluent English communication · Willing to travel · Business strategic thinking · Advanced computer proficiency Technical Sales Manager Responsibilities: · Market and supplier product range analysis · Develop robust food producer relationships · Create ingredient-specific sales strategies · Customer needs assessment and value proposition development · Ingredient application advisory and customized recipe creation · Conduct production and application kitchen trials · Manage pricing, project tracking, and customer payment follow-ups · Coordinate supplier product group sales strategies · Verify legal compliance requirements Country Manager Responsibilities: · Maintain supplier relationships · Oversee internal business processes · Financial management and cost control · Employee coaching and motivation · Profit generation Benefits · International team collaboration · Partnership with innovative market leaders · Continuous product training · Competitive compensation package including salary, vehicle allowance, business tools