Sales Representative managing customer activities in Germany for Ingredion’s Texture and Healthful Solutions. Responsible for driving business growth and exceeding annual targets in the food industry.
Responsibilities
Deliver customer projects — identify and pursue growth opportunities with customers to expand Texture and Healthful Solutions
Initiate growth projects with existing and new customers to ensure project targets are fully achieved
Ensure customer project briefs are received and validated in accordance with Ingredion’s brief requirements
Customer centricity & experience — continuously develop and broaden customer relationships, building stakeholder networks within customer organizations
Create a positive customer experience across relevant functions and seniority levels
Meet activity targets by increasing presence and connections with customers, retailers, and food service providers
Own the customer experience at the customer interface, ensuring surveys are followed up promptly and customers receive appropriate service and experience aligned with our Customer Segmentation model
Innovation and technical support — represent Ingredion and serve as the primary contact for your customer base for technical support, working closely with and supported by our Technical Service team; regularly propose new ideas and concepts for consideration
Be the voice of the customer for your assigned region
Accelerate sales of recently launched products
Identify new pockets of growth and emerging trends
Account plans — develop and execute account plans using company systems and processes to grow Ingredion’s share of sales at customer accounts
Ensure account plans are well communicated and developed with internal and external stakeholders
Price and contract management — implement competitive, value-added pricing to maximize value for Ingredion
Conclude annual contract negotiations on price, payment, and delivery terms, ensuring Ingredion grows in line with business goals and ambitions
Internal stakeholder management — develop effective working relationships across relevant functions
Utilize and allocate internal support such as Technical Service, Marketing, Customer Services, Supply Chain, and Finance to lead or support project development, supply planning, debtor management, and other activities
Continuous development and learning — fully adopt company standards in Sales Excellence and use available learning opportunities to stay current with developments in sales and commercial areas.
Requirements
Proven sales expertise: strong experience in the food industry (preferably dairy and savoury categories), with a track record of delivering projects, driving sales, and achieving business growth in a specialty environment
Strategic account management: passionate about sales with the ability to develop and execute account plans, manage pricing and contracts, and build strong customer relationships to create growth opportunities and enhance customer experience
Innovation & technical collaboration: enthusiasm for introducing new ideas, accelerating sales of innovative products, and working closely with technical teams to support customer projects and respond to emerging trends
Professional qualifications & growth mindset: degree-qualified; fluent in German and English, both written and verbal; committed to continuous learning and adopting best practices in sales excellence
Category expertise: knowledge of German savoury and dairy categories and food processes/formulations.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements — flexible support for professional and personal needs within a 37-hour work week
Total rewards package — competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions
Generous vacation policy — 30 vacation days per year, plus two additional half-day holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Comprehensive benefits & wellness support — access to health benefits, EGYM Wellpass membership, savings plans, and wellbeing resources; additional perks include Profi Ticket, free parking, and secure bicycle storage
Career growth — learning, training, and development opportunities
Employee recognition program — real-time appreciation culture with personalized recognition rewards globally
Employee referral program — refer talent and receive a bonus if hired
Company pension plan — financial support for retirement planning
Company events — participate in our Christmas party, family day, and Sustainability Day for connection and engagement
Job title
Sales Representative, Texture and Healthful Solutions
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