BENELUX Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients Distribution

The Technical Sales Manager, BENELUX role is offered by GFIC, an international distributor of value‑added food ingredients operating in nearly 40 countries across Europe, West Asia and Africa. The position focuses on selling high‑quality ingredients, additives, nutrients and functional systems to food and beverage manufacturers, and will be based remotely in the Benelux region after an initial training period. Day‑to‑day duties involve providing solution‑oriented technical advice to customers, supporting product and application development together with product specialists, and managing the full sales cycle from first contact to implementation. You will expand business with existing accounts, actively seek new opportunities across the Benelux market, and work closely with the customer‑service team to ensure smooth operational execution. Additional tasks include market analysis, creating value propositions, conducting lab or small‑scale trials, and collaborating with category managers on sales strategy and budgeting. The role requires a technical background in Food Technology, demonstrated by a relevant degree, and a strong commercial mindset. Fluency in Dutch, French and English is essential. Candidates must combine technical understanding with excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills, be dynamic and results‑driven, and show a genuine passion for food product development. High willingness to travel, a valid driving licence, and proficiency with MS Office are also required. The ability to solve technological problems and a very organized, reliable, positive attitude are further expectations. Nice‑to‑have skills include experience with ERP or CRM systems and the flexibility to travel internationally for training, trade fairs and partner meetings. The position offers an attractive remuneration package with performance‑related commission, a laptop and mobile phone, regular product and application training in the company lab, and ongoing development in sales, project management and technical know‑how within an international, lean‑structured team. What the role asks for: - Degree in Food Technology - Technical background in Food Technology - Fluent in Dutch - Fluent in French - Fluent in English - Strong commercial mindset - Dynamic, results‑driven attitude - Passion for food product development - Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills - High willingness to travel - Valid driving licence - Proficient with MS Office - Ability to solve technological problems - Very organized, reliable, positive thinking - Experience with ERP or CRM systems (nice‑to‑have)