BENELUX Sales Manager, Phosphates & Specialty Ingredients Food and Petfood (Remote) m/f/d

The position is a BENELUX Sales Manager for phosphates and specialty ingredients, reporting to a German subsidiary of a leading global producer of high‑performance phosphate and specialty solutions for pet and human food. The company supplies meat processors, spice blenders, bakers and potato processors worldwide and works closely with R&D, regulatory and supply‑chain teams to deliver tailored, science‑based products. In this fully remote role you will own the complete sales cycle for the pet‑food and food sectors across the BENELUX region. Daily tasks include shaping and executing a sales strategy, prospecting new pet‑food manufacturers and human‑food processors, delivering technical presentations and running on‑site or virtual trials, and collaborating with R&D to adapt formulations. You will also handle pricing negotiations, contract proposals and order forecasting while keeping an eye on market trends, competitor activity and regulatory shifts to turn insights into actionable plans. The employer requires a bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science or a related discipline such as Master Butcher, together with at least five years of technical sales or application‑support experience in the food‑ingredients market. Candidates must have worked for a producer or a distributor, shown proven success selling functional ingredients (phosphates, hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, acids, proteins, fibres, yeast) and possess deep knowledge of ingredient functionality in meat processing, spice formulation, baking and potato applications. Strong communication skills for engaging R&D, production and procurement stakeholders, the ability to run a remote territory with self‑motivation and organization, willingness to travel 30‑40 % of the time, and fluency in English plus the local BENELUX languages are also mandatory. A background in technology is regarded as an asset. The role offers a fully remote set‑up with flexible working hours, a competitive base salary, a bonus linked to sold tons and margin, and a company car. You will join a global, cross‑functional team that values innovation and close collaboration across R&D, regulatory and supply‑chain functions. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science or related discipline - Minimum 5 years technical sales experience in food ingredients - Experience working for a producer or distributor - Proven success selling functional ingredients (phosphates, hydrocolloids, etc.) - Deep knowledge of ingredient functionality in meat, spice, baking, potato - Excellent communication with R&D, production and procurement stakeholders - Ability to manage remote sales territory with self‑motivation - Willingness to travel 30‑40 % for visits and events - Fluency in English and local BENELUX languages - Technology background considered an asset