Sales Manager for Sourdough Starter Cultures

Sales Manager for Sourdough Starter Cultures (m/f/d)

DIOSNA: quality, design and innovation since 1885.
The name DIOSNA stands for expertise and reliability. With our machines for the food and pharmaceutical industry, we are a strong partner for our customers and one of the world’s leading suppliers.
We are looking for you to strengthen our team for the position of
Sales Manager for Sourdough Starter Cultures (m/f/d)
Objectives of this role:

• Sales of starter cultures and service products worldwide
• Technological, sales-oriented consulting of new and existing customers
• Target-oriented acquisition of new customers
• Independent development and expansion of customer relationships
• Preparation and follow-up of quotations
• Proactive expansion of activities and collaboration in the further development of the product portfolio in the area of starter cultures
• Participation in market and competition analysis
• Support in marketing activities, implementation of seminars/webinars as well as participation in trade fairs with the aim of customer acquisition
• Internal training regarding bakery technology topics and sales arguments
  Responsibilities:
• Successfully completed training as a baker, or as a specialist for food technology
• Expertise in application technology
• Experience in a large-scale bakery or food industry
• Experience in the production and processing of sourdoughs
• Good knowledge of raw materials and products
• Fluency in written and spoken English and willingness to travel internationally on business trips
• Structured, independent, proactive way of working
• Ability to work in a team
• Experience in sales, distribution or field service desirable
• Master’s degree as a baker or as a specialist for food technology desirable
  We offer you:
• General conditions: Performance-based compensation with 30 days annual leave, metal pension allowance after probationary period, job ticket, anniversary bonus, and cash bonuses for company improvement suggestions .
• Tasks: Exciting, responsible, varied tasks and the express wish for you to contribute your ideas
• Team: international team, flat hierarchies, cooperation at eye level, open communication and constructive feedback culture
• Induction and further training: a good start with individual induction plans and support from an experienced mentor, internal further training opportunities (DIOSNA Academy) as well as external tailored further training measures
• Work-life balance : flexible working hours including flexitime, time off in lieu and mobile work
• Workplace health promotion: company doctor, psychological counseling, Hansefit
• Local offers at the location: English courses, company canteen, fruit basket, free water, parking spaces
  Enjoy creative opportunities and varied tasks – we offer you the independent processing of interesting, interdisciplinary issues. Benefit from the advantages of an economically excellently positioned company and enrich our team with your knowledge!
  We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date , by e-mail, please in PDF format only, to: bewerbung@diosna.de