Sales manager – plant proteins & food ingredients

Ph3Overview /h3pHartmann 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. /ppAs 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. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliDeveloping and growing sales across Northern Italy /liliBuilding and managing a strong food-focused customer book, with exposure to pet food /liliSelling plant protein solutions including pea-based ingredients, concentrates and dry-extracted products /liliDeveloping new accounts through direct commercial activity, trade fairs and on-the-road sales /liliManaging and working alongside distributor partners while expanding direct customer relationships /liliLeading commercial negotiations, pricing and volume-based agreements /liliProviding market insight to support longer-term opportunities, including nutraceutical applications /liliRepresenting the business with customers, distributors and at key industry events /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliExperience selling food ingredients, proteins or volume-based raw materials /liliA strong commercial track record across Italy or Southern Europe /liliAn established customer or distributor network (not junior) /liliProven ability to open new markets and build territory ownership /liliStrong commercial instincts with a trader or technically led sales mindset /liliComfort operating autonomously in a lean, entrepreneurial environment /liliWillingness to travel regularly across the region /li /ulh3Why This Opportunity? /h3ulliOwnership of Northern Italy with long-term account responsibility /liliA growing ingredient platform with existing production and customers /liliRecent investment in dry extraction and processing capability /liliHigh-impact role in a small, agile commercial team /liliCompetitive base salary with volume-driven bonus structure /liliFlexible location with remote working and regular market travel /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr