BENELUX Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients Distribution

• Please apply with an English CV
• this is a B2B Job and not for candidates from Hotels, Restaurants .or from FMCG
• Must have for this position is a Degree in Food Technology
• you will work remote in BENELUX after the training period
• You are fluent in **Dutch, French and English**.

GFIC is recruiting

for an international value added Food Ingredients Distributor working in almost 40 Countries in Europe, West Asia and Africa the

**Technical Sales Manager BENELUX**

My client has a subsidiary in Belgium.

• Every day, our technical experts support customers in developing new food products or optimising existing recipes and processes. We work with **high‑quality ingredients, additives, nutrients and functional systems** from internationally renowned suppliers — and this is where _you_ come in.
• Our customer service team ensures smooth logistics and flawless delivery, while our strong quality and food‑safety certifications guarantee reliability throughout the entire process.

Our mission is clear:

**We connect world‑class ingredient manufacturers with food and pharmaceutical producers.**

• You will sell valued added Food Ingredients to the Food and Beverage Industry
• You will be responsible for the business development of a selection of food ingredients in different branches for the food industry.

## Tasks

**Your Role**

As Technical Sales Manager, you will drive the commercial success of our growing portfolio of ingredients, additives, nutrients and functional systems for the food, health and pharmaceutical industries.

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing **solution‑oriented technical advice** to customers and keeping suppliers informed about market developments.
• Supporting **product and application development** together with our product specialists and application technologists.
• Managing and expanding business with existing customers while actively developing new opportunities across the Benelux region.
• Achieving your sales targets and driving projects from first contact to successful implementation.
• Working closely with our customer service team to ensure smooth operational execution.
• Analysis of the market and the product range of our suppliers to find new potentials
• Responsible for making market strategy, purchasing, and selling of assigned Product-groups
• Building a close relationship with our suppliers and customers
• Visits of customers, analysis of their needs, creation of value propositions
• Participation in production trials at the customer/implementation of small-scale trials in the application kitchen
• Project management in close cooperation with the responsible Customer Service Manager
• Alignment of the sales strategy for the product groups of the suppliers with the help of the Category Managers
• You will benefit from numerous pieces of training (internal and abroad) every year.
• Discover and understand customer’s needs and develop tailor-made solutions
• Conduct lab, small-scale or industrial trials with customers
• Follow up offers, payments, …
• Develop and execute Sales Budget and forecasts …

## Requirements

• You have a **technical background** in Food Technoloy
• You combine technical understanding with a **strong commercial mindset**.
• You recognise opportunities, build long‑term relationships and communicate with integrity and respect.
• You are dynamic, results‑driven and passionate about what you do.
• You think in solutions and enjoy innovating together with customers.
• You are fluent in **Dutch, French and English**.
• you are comfortable with MS Office; experience with ERP or CRM is a plus.
• You are willing to travel frequently within the Benelux and occasionally internationally for training, trade fairs and partner meetings.
• Ability to solve technological problems and passion for food product development
• exceptionally good communication, negotiation and analytical skills,
• high willingness to travel
• very organized, reliable, positive thinking
• you have a valid driving license

## Benefits

• Working in an international team with lean structures
• Close cooperation with market-leading, innovative suppliers with excellent products
• Regular product and application training in our LAB
• an attractive remuneration package that corresponds to your experience and qualifications. In addition, a performance-related commission.
• laptop + mobile phone
• Ongoing training on Sales and Project management, and on technological know-how
• Attractive compensation package: Salary to match performance, company car, business tools.

A varied, independent role with plenty of room for **personal development and growth**.

Tailored training and coaching to help you become a fully‑fledged Technical Sales Manager.

Broad responsibilities in a company with strong international connections and the chance to shape our future

A competitive salary package aligned with your experience — including a company car.

Hybrid work options after your onboarding period.

The opportunity to strengthen a small, motivated and friendly team.

• Please apply with an English CV
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