Job Description
NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation. With its broad portfolio of renowned brands such as WIBERG, Gewürzmüller, Gewürzmühle Nesse, Mühlehof Gewürze, Eppers, McClancy, Piasa, AMCO, Redbrook, BSA WIBERG, and The Mighty, NovaTaste offers a range of value-add savory ingredients and blends to improve taste and texture, as well as extend the shelf life of food products for its customers. NovaTaste has over 2,300 employees and supplies food manufacturers, butchers and foodservice players across Europe, North America and Asia.
As Sales Manager System Gastronomy, you will take ownership of driving growth in a highly competitive market. Your mission: win new customers, expand our footprint, and position NovaTaste as a leading partner for system gastronomy chains. You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, working closely with Technical Support and Product Development to deliver tailored solutions that set us apart.
Your Responsibilities
- Rapidly grow market share in system gastronomy (Germany)
- Identify and acquire new customers with a ‘hunter' mindset
- Develop customized concepts in collaboration with internal teams
- Conduct market and competitor analyses to spot growth opportunities
- Create and execute strategic account plans
- Lead contract negotiations and secure framework agreements
- Represent NovaTaste at trade fairs, industry events, and customer workshops
- Participate in regular team meetings in Germany and Salzburg
Your Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Food Technology or similar
- 5-10 years of experience in B2B sales, ideally in system gastronomy or food service
- Strong affinity for food and a high interest in culinary trends
- Proven track record in new business development and market share growth
- Strong negotiation skills and customer orientation
- Data-driven decision-making approach
- Independent, structured working style with high willingness to travel within Germany
- Excellent German and English skills
- Confident use of CRM systems and MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: attractive base salary, performance-based bonus, and company car
- Clear career development and growth opportunities
- Flat hierarchies and agile decision-making
- Innovative working environment in a successful international company
- Company pension scheme, bike leasing program, and corporate benefits
- Free professional mental health support via nilo.health
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and become part of our innovative team.
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