European Sales & Marketing Director Food Ingredients m/f/dRole atGFIC Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consult. IngLocation:Northern Italy(onsite)This is a Business‐to‐Business (B2 B) job; please apply only if you have experience in Flavours, Colours, Extracts, dried Fruit and Vegetables and other value‐added Food Ingredients.RoleThe Director of Sales & Marketing develops and directs all sales, marketing and business development activities in Europe.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDeveloping a sales and marketing plan to achieve set growth targets.Developing and managing an effective sales and distributor team.Building and growing sales and profitability in a food ingredient business (e.g. Flavours, Colours, Extracts, Powders).Closing sales and satisfying customers at senior levels including Directors, VPs and owners/executives.Operating autonomously in a dynamic environment; highly self‐motivated.Strong fit with the Company's culture and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor or Master's degree with preference for sciences or food technology/ingredients and/or MBA.Minimum 10 years' experience in a B2 B sales environment within the food industry.Fluent in English and Italian; other European languages are an asset.Successful track record of building and growing sales and profitability in a food ingredient business.Experience closing sales to senior decision‐makers.High motivation and ability to operate autonomously.RequirementsThis is a B2 B job.This is not for candidates coming from FMCG, Horeca, Hotels or Restaurants.Seniority LevelDirectorEmployment TypeFull‐timeJob FunctionBusiness Development, Sales, and MarketingFood and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services IndustriesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at GFIC Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consult. Ing by 2x.Get notified about new Sales Director jobs inVerona, Veneto, Italy.