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Azelis

Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor

Sales Manager - Food & Nutrition

Field SalesPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeCourbevoie, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education qualification at BAC+4/5 in food-industry engineering, business school, or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of experience in raw materials and food-industry ingredients, specifically selling food-additive ingredients, is required.
  • Proficiency in English, including technical English, is required.
  • Proficiency with IT tools, including Dynamics 365 CRM and Salesforce, is required.
  • A valid Category B driving licence is required.
  • The candidate must be mobile and able to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and grow sales of a portfolio of products and services, including texturants, fibres, proteins, emulsifiers, and foaming agents, in the food sector, particularly nutrition, meeting agreed commercial objectives and customer needs.
  • Manage, develop, and understand the needs of a growing customer portfolio through regular account visits and by establishing, maintaining, and managing relationships with key contacts at all levels.
  • Negotiate prices and volumes with customers to maximize company profits.
  • Identify, analyze, and develop new accounts, promoting portfolio sales in line with company growth strategies.
  • Agree on and achieve annual sales budgets with the Commercial Manager and Business Manager.
  • Collect, analyze, interpret, and present market, product, competitor, and sector data to inform the company’s future strategy.
  • Deliver strong customer engagement through effective use of Dynamics 365 CRM and integration of IT systems, including Outlook and Teams; recommend use of the customer portal and e-Lab where appropriate.
  • Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences, networking with representatives from a broad range of companies.
  • Translate the group’s sustainability strategy into concrete actions related to the role and contribute to its timely implementation.
  • Work closely with product managers, sales assistants, and regulatory managers, who provide technical, regulatory, and marketing support for strategic actions, targeted objectives, and action plans.

About the Company

Azelis

Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor

Azelis is a global distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, connecting about 2,800 suppliers with over 63,000 customers. It uses an asset-light model and a network of more than 70 specialized application laboratories to provide formulation development, product testing, and technical/regulatory support. Its unique position comes from a large supplier base, wide geographic reach, and extensive lab services that help customers innovate, backed by a rapid growth and M&A strategy. The company aims to enable efficient sourcing and technical support worldwide while expanding its market reach and supplier relationships to sustain growth and reliable supply chains.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Antwerp, Belgium
Founded
2001

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