Ph3Job Overview /h3 pHartmann Young is partnered with a growing European plant‑based ingredient producer supplying the food markets, with recent investment in dry extraction technology and clear ambitions to scale across Central Europe. The business operates at volume scale today while actively moving into higher‑value segments, creating an opportunity for a commercially strong Sales Manager to take ownership of Northern Italy and drive the next phase of growth. /p pAs Sales Manager, you will own commercial performance across Northern Italy, building a robust customer base while developing new routes to market for plant protein solutions. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDeveloping and growing sales across Northern Italy /li liBuilding and managing a strong food‑focused customer book, with exposure to pet food /li liSelling plant protein solutions including pea‑based ingredients, concentrates and dry‑extracted products /li liDeveloping new accounts through direct commercial activity, trade fairs and on‑the‑road sales /li liManaging and working alongside distributor partners while expanding direct customer relationships /li liLeading commercial negotiations, pricing and volume‑based agreements /li liProviding market insight to support longer‑term opportunities, including nutraceutical applications /li liRepresenting the business with customers, distributors and at key industry events /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liExperience selling food ingredients, proteins or volume‑based raw materials /li liA strong commercial track record across Italy or Southern Europe /li liAn established customer or distributor network (not junior) /li liProven ability to open new markets and build territory ownership /li liStrong commercial instincts with a trader or technically led sales mindset /li liComfort operating autonomously in a lean, entrepreneurial environment /li liWillingness to travel regularly across the region /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liOwnership of Northern Italy with long‑term account responsibility /li liA growing ingredient platform with existing production and customers /li liRecent investment in dry extraction and processing capability /li liHigh‑impact role in a small, agile commercial team /li liCompetitive base salary with volume‑driven bonus structure /li liFlexible location with remote working and regular market travel /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr