Technical Sales Manager – Food Ingredients

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Austria.

📋 Description

• Development of current customer relationships.

• Identification and acquisition of new clients within the designated sales territory.

• Management and completion of projects with assistance from internal specialist teams.

• Preparation and follow-up of quotations.

• Analysis of customer loss and formulation of recovery strategies.

• Drafting and monitoring of contracts, including action plans for any deviations.

• Planning and execution of the regional sales budget.

• Handling customer complaints.

• Preparation of reports and analyses utilizing cubes and CRM systems.

• Support for trade shows and events.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in food technology or completed vocational training in the food industry (e.g., bakery, dairy) coupled with additional business/management qualifications.

• Ideally, some experience in selling technically complex products in a B2B (food) environment.

• Strong sales orientation, collaborative spirit, and a proactive mindset.

• Ability to persuade and inspire customers through exceptional consulting.

• Independent, organized, and dependable work style.

• Proficiency in business-level English.

• Competence in MS Office and a willingness to learn new tools (e.g., CRM/ERP systems) for daily tasks.

• Resident in Austria.

• Willing to travel within the assigned region (target: 60% travel).

• Valid driving license for passenger vehicles (B).

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging and responsible role with opportunities for growth.

• Performance-based remuneration with a success component.

• Company car available for personal use.

• Additional perks associated with a corporate enterprise.

• Option to convert salary into a company pension plan (BAV) with a minimal employer contribution.