OverviewVerifichi qui sotto se possiede i requisiti per questa occasione e, in tal caso, invii la sua candidatura il prima possibile.IngreSearch are seeking a Sales Manager, Food Ingredients to manage sales activities within Italy and Spain for our client, a specialty Ingredients manufacturer.Location: Italy or SpainExperience: 5 – 8 yearsFunction: International Sales / Business DevelopmentReports to: Head of International MarketsRole PurposeThe Sales Professional will drive regional sales growth of the food ingredient portfolio—including spice and plant extracts, oleoresins, natural nutraceuticals, antioxidants and other bio-ingredients—in strategic markets across Italy/Spain. This role blends business development, key account management, technical ingredient expertise and cross-functional collaboration to expand market share with food manufacturers, ingredient houses, flavors & fragrance companies, and co-packers.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute annual and quarterly sales plans to meet revenue and profitability goals within assigned territory.Identify, qualify and convert new business opportunities with food manufacturers, ingredient distributors and strategic partners.Manage the full sales cycle—from lead generation to negotiation, contracting, and order closure.Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activity, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments impacting ingredient adoption in food applications.Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, specifiers, R&D; decision-makers and ingredient buyers in the food and beverage ecosystem.Act as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, proposals, technical support and delivery coordination.Partner with internal teams (R&D;, applications, supply chain) to co-develop tailored solutions that meet customer product performance, cost and compliance requirements.Promote portfolio of spice extracts, essential oils, natural colors and functional ingredients through