Our client, is a long‑established and family‑owned B2B distribution company. With a strong international supplier network and a clear focus on innovative, modern procurement solutions, our client serves the food, beverage, and cosmetics industries with high‑quality raw materials, functional ingredients, and reliable service.
Their approach combines technical expertise, certified processes, and a customer‑centric mindset to ensure secure supply, competent consulting, and sustainable business practices.
to support their continued growth in Eastern Europe, our client is now seeking a motivated Sales Manager (B2B) for Eastern Austria, Slovenia, Croatia,
This home‑office‑based role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to shape regional business development in a dynamic and supportive environment.
GFIC is recruiting for an international Distributor selling Flavours and Food Ingredients the
Sales Manager Flavours and Food Ingredients Distribution
Important:
Must have for this position is Sales Experience in AT, Slovenia, Croatia
Tasks
home office based
Fluent in English and Germany
Products are Flavours & Food Ingredients like Colours for Beverages/Dairy/Sweet/Savoury/Culinary
we are looking for the sales hungry candidate
during the training period, you will stay longer in the European Head Quarter with a bigger application centre
Customer Acquisition & Relationship Management
Develop and expand long-term customer relationships
Actively identify and acquire new B2B customers within Eastern Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Hungary
Sales Planning & Budget Responsibility
Plan, implement, and achieve the regional sales budget
Ensure the fulfilment of overall sales targets
Project & Offer Management
Manage and close sales projects
Prepare quotations, follow up on offers, and implement measures to strengthen customer loyalty
Contract & Win‑Back Management
Conduct customer loss analyses
Develop win‑back strategies
Create and monitor contracts, including action plans for deviations
Complaint Management & Customer Satisfaction
Ensure customer satisfaction through professional handling of feedback and complaints
Sales Reporting & Representation
Prepare sales reports and analyses to steer sales activities
Represent the company at trade fairs and industry events
Requirements
Degree in Food Technology or similar
exceptionally good communication, negotiation and analytical skills,
high willingness to travel
very organized, reliable, positive thinking
you have a valid driving license Must have
Must have for this position is Sales Experience in Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatioa Flavours and/or Food Ingredients
Mandatory: Knowledge of the food or beverage industry, or relevant technical expertise
Confident use of MS Office and experience with an ERP system
Excellent German and English skills
High willingness to travel across the assigned region