European Commercial Director for Fruits and Vegetables Powder m/f/d

• This Job is not about selling fresh fruits
• This job is about selling fruit and vegetable powders as ingredients to food producers
• Producs are made from Freeze Drying, Air Drying, Vacuum Drying, Spray Drying etc.

is searching for an international Food Ingredients Company the

Purpose

• To drive sales and marketing efforts of our dehydrated fruits and vegetables in Erope
• To facilitate development of new products and build Go-To Market strategies for all products based on a deep understanding of market dynamics.

• Degree in Food Technology and if possible MBA
• fluent in english and if possible Italian
• global experience

• Proven Sales and marketing experience in Food & Flavour industry internationally in a similar organisation.
• Experienced in Food Ingredients industry
• Technical exposure
• Detailed understanding of product development and management with a good grasp on Go-To-Market strategies.
• Must have at least 7 years of category / product management experience.
• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods

• Strong leadership skill with a proven ability to lead and execute strategic business initiative.
• Great analytical skills and strong attention to detail. with an ability to navigate in a start up mode
• Ability to work in ambiguous situation and remain flexible
• Proactive, inquisitive, passionate, who relishes taking ownership.
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Result focused and committed
• Strong Interpersonal skill

• →Analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
• →Create and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category
• →Develop an Go-To-Market strategy for new products.
• →Build and drive relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and profitability across regions and products.
• →Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
• →Create forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
• →Manage budget development and revenue for the category
• →Develop strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams.
• →Create strategy for the dehydrated category for us globally.
• →Ensure product availability at all times through accurate forecasting techniques.

• Must have: Please apply only if you have experience in Flavours, Extracts/F&V Powders