Sales Manager at Azelis in Cornella De Llobregat, ESP

Sales Manager

Location: Cornella De Llobregat, ESP

Azelis SPAIN

Azelis is a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and innovative ingredients, representing first-class manufacturers across Life Sciences and Industrial applications. Our activities are built on decades of experience. Founded in 2001, the company has grown by bringing together more than 55 successful companies in 57 countries. We employ more than 3,000 people with offices across EMEA, Asia Pacific, North Africa, South & Central America, US and Canada. Our business is industry-focused and organized around International Business Areas. Life Sciences includes Personal Care, Pharma & Healthcare, Food & Nutrition, Animal Nutrition and Agricultural & Environmental Solutions. Industrial Chemicals covers: Chemical Industries, Case, Rubber & Plastic Additives, Homecare & Industrial Cleaning and Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids.

Azelis Spain is part of the Azelis Group and has its headquarters in Barcelona, and the industries we serve include among others Food & Nutrition, Agricultural & Environmental Solutions, Pharma & Healthcare, Personal Care, Case, Rubber & Plastic Additives, Homecare & Industrial Cleaning, Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids, Chemical Industries and Fine Chemicals.

SALES MANAGER – B2B- FOOD & NUTRITION- AZELIS SPAIN

We are currently seeking a Sales Manager B2B for our department of Food & Nutrition within Azelis Spain. This role will be based preferably in Catalonia. Other locations can be evaluated depending on the candidate’s profile.

As innovative, entrepreneurial sales & product manager you will be reporting into the Business Manager.

The ideal candidate will have to develop business in the Spanish Food & Nutrition Industry, having responsibilities with customers and suppliers.

Principal Accountabilities

• Grow the business creating new opportunities in the Spanish market.
• Develop sales and add new products to portfolio of products within the segment.
• Manage and develop strong working relationships with customers
• Commercial acumen, achieve sales in a highly competitive market.
• Continually seek new markets and sales opportunities.
• Collaborate with rest of the sales team and customer service department.
• Deliver a first-class service to customers.

Key Skills

Education/Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the B2B sales of Ingredients.
• Technical background in Food science and technology or similar.
• Knowledge about regulatory framework of Ingredients.
• Excellent English language skills for negotiation with foreign suppliers.
• Experience in the dairy & beverage segments would be highly valued.

Interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated to start up new initiatives to generate more sales.
• Passion for selling and promoting Ingredients and specialty products.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Efficient communication, influencing & negotiation skills.
• Creative to develop new means to generate interest and fill the sales pipeline.
• The ability to adapt to new requirements and have a flexible approach.
• The drive to challenge yourself personally and develop new skills.
• Motivated and enthusiastic self-starter who can work in a team.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive salary package including life insurance, ticket restaurant, car and bonus.

Possibility of teleworking