Sales Manager DACH

Are you a driven commercial professional with experience in the food industry? Do you combine a strong customer focus with strategic insight and a genuine entrepreneurial mindset?

Then this Sales Manager position at Solina could be your next career opportunity.

Solina is an international partner to the food industry, developing innovative ingredient solutions that combine taste, functionality and nutritional quality.

As Sales Manager, you will play a key role in the further development of the Belgian market.

You will build strong, sustainable customer relationships, identify new opportunities and work closely with various internal experts.

What will you do?

As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial development of your market in the DACH region.

You will combine strategic account management with active business development.

More specifically, you will

• further develop existing customer relationships and monitor sales with key customers;
• closely follow up on key projects, product trials and commercial processes;
• contribute to discussions and follow-up regarding pricing proposals, quotations, volumes, contracts and tenders;
• develop a commercial action plan and a clear growth strategy for your market;
• identify market developments, competitor activities and emerging product trends, and share these insights within the organisation;
• translate customer feedback into relevant information for R&D, Marketing and commercial management;
• work closely with Account Managers, Sales Representatives, Customer Service and the technical teams.

You understand the market, think alongside customers and connect commercial opportunities with Solina’s technical expertise and innovative solutions.

Who are you?

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and customer-focused Sales Manager who enjoys taking responsibility and turning opportunities into tangible results.

You recognise yourself in the following profile

• You have at least five years of relevant commercial experience in a B2B environment within the food industry.
• You have a strong commercial mindset and know how to build sustainable customer relationships.
• You are skilled in business development, negotiations and strategic account management.
• You communicate confidently with both commercial and technical stakeholders.
• You understand how to translate market information and customer feedback into commercial actions and product development opportunities.
• You work independently, take initiative and are confident in making decisions.
• You have a strong professional network or know how to develop one strategically.
• You combine strategic market insight with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.
• You follow up on projects closely and maintain a clear overview of multiple commercial processes.
• You are a strong networker and represent Solina in a professional and enthusiastic manner.
• You speak fluent German and English

What can you expect?

You will join a growing international organisation that places innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration at the heart of its activities.

Solina offers you

• a key commercial position with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility;
• the opportunity to actively contribute to the further growth of the Belgian and Dutch markets;
• a varied role combining customer management, prospecting, people management and strategic market development;
• close collaboration with experienced colleagues in R&D, Marketing and Customer Service;
• the freedom to take initiative and shape your own commercial approach;
• an environment where technical expertise, customer focus and innovation come together;
• a competitive remuneration package aligned with your experience and responsibilities.

Interested?

Would you like to use your commercial experience within an innovative, international food group? We look forward to getting to know you.

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