Business Development and Sales Manager – Food and Nutrition

GFIC Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consult.Ing

. Develop existing customer accounts .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • AustriaMid-LevelSenior💰 €50,000 - €80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing customer accounts and managing B2B sales within the food sector, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and strategic planning. Proficient in analyzing market trends and implementing effective sales strategies to drive growth and customer retention.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Degree In Food TechnologyExperience In B2B SalesBusiness-Fluent English SkillsProficiency In CRM SystemsValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentQuotation PreparationContract ManagementProject ManagementCustomer Loss Analysis

Soft Skills

Team SpiritEffective CommunicationOrganized Working StyleHands-On MentalityMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeCRM SystemsERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Food SectorB2B EnvironmentCustomer Relationship ManagementSales Budget PlanningTrade Show Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop existing customer accounts
Identify and acquire new customers within the defined sales territory
Manage and close projects with support from internal specialist functions
Prepare and follow up on quotations
Analyze customer losses and develop win-back strategies
Prepare and monitor contracts, and plan corrective measures in the event of deviations
Plan and implement the regional sales budget
Handle customer complaints
Prepare reports using cubes and CRM systems
Support trade shows and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in food technology or completed vocational training in the food sector (e.g., bakery or dairy), supplemented by a business qualification
Ideally, initial experience in selling technically complex products in a B2B food environment
Strong passion for sales, team spirit, and a hands-on mentality
Ability to win people over through effective advice and motivation
Independent, organized, and reliable working style
Business-fluent English skills
Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn and use new tools (e.g., CRM/ERP systems) in the day-to-day work environment
Residence in Austria
Willingness to travel within the assigned region (target: 60% travel)
Valid driver’s license for passenger vehicles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based compensation with an incentive component
Company car, including private use
Additional benefits of a corporate employer
Option to convert part of the salary into an occupational pension plan with a small employer contribution
International career opportunities
Freedom to shape your role in a growing company