Sales Manager Human Nutrition

We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our Human Nutrition Ingredients team based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands.

About Barentz

Barentz is the global specialty ingredients solution provider. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation, and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America, and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of €2.4 billion, the company employs over 2,700 people worldwide and serves more than 27,000 customers.

At Barentz, our core values drive our success: One Team, Knowledge-Driven, Strong Partners, Entrepreneurial, Change, and Integrity. We are one team with one goal – to achieve greatness together! If you’re passionate about these values and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team!

About this role

As Sales Manager of Human Nutrition, you use your knowledge and commercial qualities to generate (new) sales at our current and new relationships, aligned with the sales strategy to ensure the achievement of sales targets. You support our customers in finding the best (customized) solutions. In this position, you will report to the Area Sales Manager of Human Nutrition for the Netherlands.

Your main tasks and responsibilities are:

• Maintaining existing relationships and actively developing new contacts.
• Initiate/follow up sales, including price offers, product and sales data, orders, forecast- and contract management, samples, complaints, and projects.
• Realize sales targets and budget.
• Visit and advise customers on the application of the range and development.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, traders, and customers, and internally with Sales Support, Supply Chain, and QA.
• Purchase products for sales purposes, in collaboration with Demand Planning and Supply Chain.
• Maintaining commercial contacts with principals and a role as principal manager for some of these principals.
• Develop new strategic business partners/principals, in collaboration with New Business Development.
• Correct sales and customer data processing in CRM and keeping this data up to date.
• Keep abreast of developments in the food industry.
• Collect and update market info in CRM to support today's and future business.
• Representing Barentz in commercial activities including trade fairs, symposia, and Webinars.

Your working area is the Netherlands, and you visit our regional sales office in Hoofddorp on average 1 day a week.

About You

Education and Experience:

• You have at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent within the focus area of Human Nutrition.
• You have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a relevant field or related experience.
• Specific market segments and/or application expertise are beneficial.
• Language: fluent in Dutch, both orally and in writing.

Skills / Profile

• You have commercial skills and experience to develop and grow new business including onboarding of new suppliers and expansion of product portfolio.
• You have the technological knowledge or affinity to be able to offer the right solution to the customer.
• You have good communication skills to make good contacts within various disciplines.
• You are a proactive salesperson who can work independently and systematically, and able to manage complexity.
• Acquainted with ERP & CRM systems

Key criteria: Problem-solving, Stress resistant, flexible, Hunter type, proactive, enterprising, result-oriented, commercial, customer-oriented, communicative, networker, strong technical aptitude and analytical.

Why Barentz?

Barentz is a fast-growing organization with an open culture and short lines of communication. We offer you the freedom and opportunity to operate independently within the set objectives and frameworks. Barentz is looking for employees who are creative, independent, and energetic and like to take on challenges. You like to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, which requires a high degree of flexibility.

• Competitive package including 27 days annual leave + bonus structure
• An inspiring multinational company in a fast-growing and innovative business
• Commuting allowance, up to 50 Kilometers one way
• Flexible and hybrid working environment
• Fringe benefits like private health care, private pension schemes, company Fitness scheme, etc.

Interested?

If you feel excited reading the above and want to join our journey, please send your resume in English. Any questions regarding this position, please contact Jill Lan: at jill.lan@barentz.com.