COMPANY
As an experienced protein expert and the world’s largest manufacturer of lactoferrin, our client, MILEI, supplies products worldwide from its location in Leutkirch in the Allgäu region, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
Every day, MILEI uses state-of-the-art technology to process several million kilograms of milk and whey into high-quality base products for the food, dietary, pharmaceutical, and—in particular—baby food industries.
Life is too short for the wrong job. Do better—in the Allgäu. Ideally at MILEI as part of the sales team.
For our location in Leutkirch in the Allgäu, we are seeking a:
Entry-Level Commercial Manager (m/f/d) B2B
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Global marketing of functional products in selected segments of the food industry, e.g., baby food and sports nutrition
- Independently managing existing direct customers and distributors, including conducting international customer visits
- Acquiring new customers and identifying specific application opportunities with potential customers
- Processing customer inquiries and collaborating on customer-specific projects in cooperation with the Production, Product Development, and Application (P&A) departments
- Preparing quotes and conducting negotiations
- Conducting competitor analyses and general market monitoring; understanding and maintaining market relationships and supply chains
- Aligning market developments and customer needs with the company’s own P&A capabilities
- Collaborating on the organization and execution of trade shows
YOUR PROFILE
- A degree in food technology, business administration, or technical training combined with initial sales experience in the B2B sector of the food industry, preferably in the dairy industry
- Enthusiasm for selling highly functional dry products and a passion for working with customers
- Technical understanding of production processes and application possibilities, along with the ability to apply this knowledge in a sales- and customer-oriented manner
- Enjoyment of international travel (up to 50%) and an interest in the global sale of food ingredients
- Business-level proficiency in English
- Knowledge of the production and application of milk- and whey-based dry products is a plus
- Strong motivation, excellent communication skills, independence, ability to work in a team, negotiation and consulting skills, and assertiveness
- A hands-on mindset with a strong service orientation
BENEFITS
- Permanent employment contract, 30 days of vacation, annual bonus payments based on a defined target agreement, with the option to work from home on occasional days
- Company car (passenger vehicle) that can also be used for personal purposes
- Various salary conversion options (private retirement plan, company bicycle, etc.)
- Wide range of company-sponsored sports activities (e.g., jogging, hiking, wakeboarding, bouldering, skiing)
- Free fruit, mineral water, and coffee, as well as healthy lunch options at heavily discounted prices
CONTACT
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mariella Grüner at +49 152 01372555, or send your application directly to mgruener@foodjobs-activesourcing.de.
foodjobs Active Sourcing GmbH
Friedenheimer Brücke 21
80639 Munich
LOCATION
Leutkirch im Allgäu
