Remote Remote (Country) Full-time

GFIC is hiring a Nordics Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients Distribution

About the Role

What You'll Do

Take ownership of the technical sales strategy for food ingredients across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Identify new business opportunities by analyzing market trends and supplier portfolios, then translate insights into actionable plans. Build trusted relationships with customers and suppliers through regular engagement, needs assessment, and tailored solution development.

Support product adoption by leading lab and production-scale trials, troubleshooting technical challenges, and ensuring successful implementation. Collaborate closely with customer service and category management teams to align sales goals and deliver consistent value. Manage pricing, follow up on quotations, and contribute to budget planning and sales forecasting.

Requirements

  • Hold a degree in Food Technology or a closely related field
  • Demonstrate fluency in English and at least one Nordic language, both written and spoken
  • Bring proven ability to solve technical challenges in food product development
  • Show strong organizational skills, reliability, and a solutions-oriented mindset
  • Possess excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical abilities
  • Have a valid driving license and be prepared for regular regional travel

Benefits

  • Work within a lean, international environment with direct impact
  • Collaborate with leading suppliers known for innovation and high-quality ingredients
  • Access regular product and application training at our in-house laboratory
  • Receive ongoing development in sales, project management, and technical expertise
  • Enjoy a competitive compensation package including performance-based commission
  • Be equipped with a company car, laptop, and mobile phone
Required Skills
Food TechnologyTechnical SalesFood Product DevelopmentProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsLanguage ProficiencyCustomer SupportTravel ReadinessLocal Market Knowledge Food TechnologyTechnical SalesFood Product DevelopmentProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsLanguage ProficiencyCustomer SupportTravel ReadinessLocal Market Knowledge
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About company
GFIC
A long-established, family-owned B2B distribution company with a strong international supplier network. It serves the food, beverage, and cosmetics industries with high-quality raw materials, functional ingredients, and reliable service, combining technical expertise, certified processes, and a customer-centric mindset.
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Department Sales
Category other
Posted 6 months ago