Technical Sales Manager

We are currently working very closely with our client to source an experienced Technical Sales Manager to join their rapidly expanding business. This is a permanent role that can offer exceptional career progression to the right person.

The role will take responsibility for driving sales through specific channels in the EMEA region. The candidate will have a duel function in both sales and business development.

Primary responsibilities are:

* Develop and drive sales of food ingredient products, with full budget and margin responsibility, into selected product sectors throughout EMEA.
* Account management responsibility including customer relationship management and account planning & prioritization.
* Provide R&D with direction and commercial insights to shape developments and launch new products within the sector of responsibility.
* Build and provide sector knowledge to accelerate the development and launch of unique new ingredients, working with a multi disciplinary team to achieve this.
* The product management of products/category under your direction.

The Candidate:

* At least five years related experience within food ingredients sales and business development.
* Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a scientific background (Food Science, Food Engineering or Chemistry)
* Ability to understand the technical details involved in food, preferably dairy, formulation.
* Possess an analytical approach and be capable of detailed cost analyses & business planning.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
* Must be willing to travel approximately 30-50%.
* Role can potentially be home office based but ideally located in Kilkenny or a European site.
If you are interested in the above position, please apply in MS WORD to Elaine Power, Morgan McKinley.