AT, SLO, CRO Sales Manager m/f/d Flavours and Food Ingredients Distribution

<ul> <li>Our client, is a long‑established and family‑owned B2B distribution company. With a strong international supplier network and a clear focus on innovative, modern procurement solutions, our client serves the food, beverage, and cosmetics industries with high‑quality raw materials, functional ingredients, and reliable service.</li> <li>Their approach combines technical expertise, certified processes, and a customer‑centric mindset to ensure secure supply, competent consulting, and sustainable business practices.</li> <li>to support their continued growth in Eastern Europe, our client is now seeking a motivated <strong>Sales Manager (B2B)</strong> for Eastern Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, </li> <li>This home‑office‑based role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to shape regional business development in a dynamic and supportive environment.</li> </ul> <p>GFIC is recruiting for an international Distributor selling Flavours and Food Ingredients the</p> <p><strong>Sales Manager Flavours and Food Ingredients Distribution</strong></p> <p>Important:</p> <ul> <li>Must have for this position is Sales Experience in AT, Slovenia, Croatia</li> </ul> <h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2> <ul> <li>home office based</li> <li>Fluent in English and Germany</li> <li>Products are Flavours & Food Ingredients like Colours for Beverages/Dairy/Sweet/Savoury/Culinary</li> <li>we are looking for the sales hungry candidate</li> <li>during the training period, you will stay longer in the European Head Quarter with a bigger application centre</li> </ul> <p><strong>Customer Acquisition & Relationship Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and expand long-term customer relationships</li> <li>Actively identify and acquire new B2B customers within Eastern Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Hungary</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sales Planning & Budget Responsibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plan, implement, and achieve the regional sales budget</li> <li>Ensure the fulfilment of overall sales targets</li> </ul> <p><strong>Project & Offer Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage and close sales projects</li> <li>Prepare quotations, follow up on offers, and implement measures to strengthen customer loyalty</li> </ul> <p><strong>Contract & Win‑Back Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Conduct customer loss analyses</li> <li>Develop win‑back strategies</li> <li>Create and monitor contracts, including action plans for deviations</li> </ul> <p><strong>Complaint Management & Customer Satisfaction</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure customer satisfaction through professional handling of feedback and complaints</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sales Reporting & Representation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare sales reports and analyses to steer sales activities</li> <li>Represent the company at trade fairs and industry events</li> </ul> <h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Degree in Food Technology <strong>or similar</strong></li> <li>exceptionally good communication, negotiation and analytical skills,</li> <li>high willingness to travel</li> <li>very organized, reliable, positive thinking</li> <li>you have a valid driving license <strong>Must have</strong></li> <li>Must have for this position is Sales Experience in Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatioa Flavours and/or Food Ingredients</li> <li><strong>Mandatory:</strong> Knowledge of the food or beverage industry, or relevant technical expertise</li> <li>Confident use of MS Office and experience with an ERP system</li> <li>Excellent German and English skills</li> <li>High willingness to travel across the assigned region</li> </ul>