- Based in the Netherlands
- Drive innovation and influence key decisions across a global organization
Our client is a well‑established, international food ingredients company with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer intimacy. The organization serves leading food manufacturers across EMEA with natural, value‑added ingredient solutions and is entering an important phase of commercial acceleration and organizational development.
To support this strategy, the company is seeking to appoint a Sales Director to lead and further strengthen its regional commercial organization.
Functie Key responsibilities- Define and execute the commercial strategy for the European region in line with global objectives
- Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of 7 direct reports across Europe
- Drive sustainable revenue growth through key account management, strategic pricing, and portfolio positioning
- Strengthen relationships with multinational and regional customers, acting as senior commercial sponsor where required
- Oversee distributor strategy and performance across selected markets
- Collaborate closely with marketing, innovation, supply chain, and operations to ensure effective execution
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to inform strategic decision‑making
- Ensure strong commercial governance, forecasting accuracy, and performance management across the region
- Proven senior commercial leadership experience within B2B food ingredients or adjacent sectors - must
- Demonstrated success leading multi‑country sales teams across Europe
- Strong strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on, execution‑focused leadership style
- Experience managing complex customer environments and value‑based selling models
- Track record of developing talent and building high‑performing teams
- Comfortable operating in an international, matrix‑driven organization
This is a rare opportunity to take on a pivotal European leadership role within a respected, growth‑oriented food ingredients business. The position offers broad autonomy, direct influence on regional strategy, and close interaction with the global leadership team.
A competitive executive compensation package is offered, aligned with the seniority and scope of the role.
#J-18808-Ljbffr€150000 - €210000 monthly