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
Skills Required
- 2–5 years of relevant B2B sales experience in ingredients
- Technical background in food science and technology or a similar field
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework for ingredients
- Excellent English language skills for negotiating with foreign suppliers
- Experience in dairy and beverage segments
What We Do
As a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, we are committed to creating value for principals and customers whilst providing a great work environment and career opportunities. Azelis has 4,200+ employees across 65 countries worldwide. We work with around 2,800 principals to provide a diverse range of innovative products/services to 63,000+ customers. Our industry-dedicated sales teams have specialist product and application knowledge, combined with business know-how, enabling us to add value in all business relationships. We’re always looking to add new talent to our team and encourage and support the personal and professional growth of all employees. Specialties include: Life Sciences: Personal Care, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, Pharma & Healthcare, Food & Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Agricultural & Environmental Industrial Chemicals: CASE, Electronics, Essential Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Advanced Materials & Additives, Chemicals, Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids, Other Applications, Textiles, Leather & Paper At Azelis, our partnerships with customers and principals remain at the heart of our activities. As a leading global innovation service provider, our entrepreneurial approach to doing business is reflected in our can-do attitude. Across our network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance along the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated and unique digital service to customers and attractive business opportunities to principals. Striving to create a positive impact on the environment and communities around the world, we are top-industry-rated by Sustainalytics. Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We aim to provide effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions. Our business is your business
