Technical Sales Manager – Food Ingredients (UAE Region) – Based in the Netherlands

Do you have a background in food technology and do you thrive on advising customers in a consultative sales role? For our Specialty Food Division, we are looking for an experienced Technical & Commercial Sales Manager who combines product management expertise with strong commercial skills. Based in our Netherlands office, you will be responsible for managing and further developing customer relationships, with a strong focus on emulsifier blends, functional ingredients, and modified starches across various industries.

WHO WE ARE

Royal Ingredients Group, headquartered in Alkmaar (the Netherlands) and part of the Cefetra Group, is an international trading company with offices in Spain, the United States, India, China, Dubai, Mexico, and Dubai. We specialize in the trade of starches, sugars, and plant-based proteins for the food, feed, and paper industries, and we operate in more than 100 countries.

Our culture is informal when possible and professional when required. We work in an open office environment with short communication lines and encourage initiative and entrepreneurship.

THE ROLE

As a Technical Sales Manager, you are a technically skilled sales professional with a background in food engineering and commercial experience. You are responsible for both the commercial growth and the technical positioning of our emulsifier blends, functional ingredients, and starch solutions in the GCC region.

Your primary focus will be on the bakery and dairy industries, with opportunities to expand into other application areas. You combine product knowledge, process optimization, and product development with a results-driven sales approach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and expand the bakery and dairy sectors in the GCC region
• Build, manage, and strengthen customer relationships
• Advise customers on the optimal use of emulsifier blends and starch solutions
• Support application trials and pilot productions
• Assist with recipe development and process optimization
• Identify market trends and translate them into commercial opportunities
• Drive revenue growth, prepare quotations, and lead negotiations
• Act as a key link between customers, sales, suppliers, and R&D

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology or a related field
• Experience in dairy (cream, desserts, plant-based alternatives) and bakery (bread, cakes, patisserie)
• At least 5 years of experience in technical/commercial sales within the food ingredients sector
• Proven experience with emulsifiers and functional blends
• Experience in the GCC region
• Ability to effectively connect process, development, and commercial aspects
• Experience with international B2B customers

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive salary
• Country-specific employment conditions depending on location
• 27 vacation days (full-time basis)
• An attractive bonus scheme
• Opportunities for growth and development within the company