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Description
**European Sales Manager – Citrus & Multi‑Fruit Ingredients (B2B) m/f/d**
**Location:** Home Office (Europe) or Office‑Based (Cairo)
**Travel:** Frequent international travel required
**🌍 Company Overview**
Our client is investing **300M USD** in a state‑of‑the‑art production facility delivering a broad portfolio of high‑value fruit and vegetable ingredients for global B2B customers.
**Core Product Portfolio**
- **Citrus concentrates** (orange, lemon, grapefruit)
- **Tomato concentrates** (EU‑focused, Italy/Spain competitor)
- **Multi‑fruit purées** (mango, guava, strawberry, tropical blends)
- **Cloudy juice concentrates** (first plant of its kind in the Middle East)
- **IQF fruits & vegetables** (strawberries, broccoli, beans, artichokes)
- **Freeze‑dried fruits & vegetables** (supplements, functional foods)
**Key Customer Segments**
- **Blending houses** – purées, citrus & tomato concentrates, cloudy juices, aroma essences, pulp cells
- **Food & beverage processors** – nutrient‑rich purées, IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried fruits, citrus oils
- **Retail & food service** – ready‑to‑use IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried fruits, NFC juices
- **Private label manufacturers** – tailored purées, IQF, freeze‑dried formats
**Export Markets**
- **North America** – beverage companies & private label
- **Europe** – competing with Spain/Italy/Germany in citrus & tomato
- **Asia** – tropical purées & freeze‑dried
- **GCC** – strong demand for concentrates & frozen produce
**🎯 The Role**
We are seeking an **experienced Sales Manager for Citrus & Multi‑Fruit B2B ingredients** to accelerate revenue growth, expand market share, and strengthen long‑term customer partnerships across Europe and international markets.
You will represent a rapidly scaling agri‑food manufacturer known for **quality, innovation, sustainability**, and **global export capability**.
## Tasks
**🔧 Key Responsibilities**
- **Grow key accounts** in citrus, multi‑fruit purées, cloudy concentrates, IQF, and freeze‑dried
- **Acquire new customers** using market intelligence and competitive mapping
- Develop and execute **tailored sales strategies** for each product category
- Negotiate **contracts, pricing, volumes, and annual agreements**
- Collaborate with **Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality**
- Ensure compliance with **food safety, labeling, sustainability certifications**
- Monitor **account KPIs**, forecast risks, and resolve challenges proactively
- Represent the company in **international markets**, navigating cultural and regulatory differences
## Requirements
🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Agriculture, Food Science, or related field (MBA is a plus)
📈 7+ years in international sales, including 2+ years in account management
🌱 Proven experience in the agri‑food industry (B2B environment), ideally tomato paste or processed foods
💡 Strong market analysis, account management, and data‑driven decision‑making skills
🛠️ Proficiency in CRM systems and sales tools
🌍 Cultural awareness and adaptability in international markets
💬 Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
✈️ Willingness to travel internationally
## Benefits
**Benefits**
- Home‑office based anywhere in **Europe**
- Option to work from **Cairo HQ**
- Opportunity to join a **fast‑growing, innovation‑driven**food ingredients manufacturer
- High international exposure and strategic commercial responsibility
**Cover Letter Instructions**
Please include in your cover letter:
- **Number of customers** you managed
- **Annual turnover** you generated
- **Countries/regions** you covered
- **Product categories** you sold (choose from below):
- Citrus concentrates (orange, lemon, grapefruit)
- Multi‑fruit purées (mango, guava, strawberry, tropical blends)
- Cloudy juice concentrates
- IQF frozen fruits & vegetables
- Freeze‑dried fruits & vegetables
Be **creative**, commercial, and specific — we want to understand your **real B2B impact**.