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Germany Sales Manager Petfood Ingredients DACH (Remote) m/f/d
GFIC Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consult.Ing
Germany Sales Manager Petfood Ingredients DACH (Remote) m/f/d
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Manage and grow strategic relationships with pet food manufacturers and formulators across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Drive regional sales strategy, identify business opportunities, manage pipelines, coordinate pricing and forecasting with suppliers, and develop customized ingredient solutions with marketing and technical teams. Support quality and regulatory processes, build industry networks, and provide technical guidance on pet food ingredients. Frequent travel throughout the DACH region is required.
Sales Manager Pet Food Ingrediens – DACH Region (m/f/d)
* Location: Flexible / Home Office + Regional Travel
* Industry: Pet Food & Specialty Ingredients
* Employment Type: Full-Time
GFIC Is looking for a leading global specialty ingredients solution provider.
* We source high-value branded specialty ingredients from top international manufacturers and deliver technical support
* including pre-mixing, blending, custom formulation, and ingredient testing from our state-of-the-art laboratories across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
Driven by our core values
* THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an energetic, commercially driven, and technically minded Sales Manager Pet Food (DACH) to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will lead our regional sales strategy, build long-term customer partnerships, and drive innovation across the pet food industry in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
* YOUR INGREDIENT PORTFOLIO FOCUS
In this role, you will commercialize and consult on our comprehensive pet food portfolio, providing technical and functional ingredient solutions across:
• Proteins: Plant-Based, Animal-Based & Novel Food (e.g., Insect Protein)
• Hydrocolloids & Thickeners: Functional binding & texturizing solutions (specifically for Wet Food)
• Gut Health, Prebiotics & Wellbeing: Digestive & holistic pet health solutions
• Amino Acids & Vitamins: Essential dietary fortification
• Carbohydrates, Starches & Dietary Fibers: Form & texture optimization
• Fats, Oils & Emulsifiers: Energy sources, Omega fatty acids & emulsion stability
• Minerals & Salts: Balanced essential minerals
• Flavor, Color & Shelf Life: Palatability, visual appeal & natural preservation solutions
Tasks
• Account Management & Growth: Build, manage, and expand strategic relationships with pet food manufacturers and formulators across the DACH region.
• Business Development: Identify market opportunities, manage sales pipelines, and collaborate with key supplier principals on pricing and forecasting.
• Concept Development: Work alongside marketing and technical teams to create custom product concepts and deliver innovative customer-tailored solutions.
• Quality & Compliance: Partner with QA to navigate regulatory frameworks and set up product trial protocols with supply partners.
• Industry Engagement: Build and maintain active networks with research institutions, agricultural universities, and industry bodies.
Requirements
• Education: Degree (BSc/MSc) in Animal Nutrition, Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of successful specialty B2B sales within Animal Nutrition, Pet Food, or Human Nutrition.
• Skills: Strong commercial track record, solid technical application knowledge, and excellent negotiation/networking skills.
• Mindset: Proactive self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced team environment.
• Languages & Mobility: Fluency in German and English; willingness to travel frequently across the DACH region.
Benefits
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-aligned bonus structure.
• Mobility & Flexibility: Modern home office setup with full flexibility and a premium company car.
• Generous Time-Off: 30 days of annual leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private pension options, healthcare programs, and corporate perks.
• Culture: Short decision-making paths, high degree of autonomy, and an empowering international environment.
READY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PET FOOD?
If you are passionate about pet nutrition and eager to drive business growth within a dynamic global organization, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today by submitting your CV and cover letter in English.
* Location: Flexible / Home Office + Regional Travel
* Industry: Pet Food & Specialty Ingredients
* Employment Type: Full-Time
GFIC Is looking for a leading global specialty ingredients solution provider.
* We source high-value branded specialty ingredients from top international manufacturers and deliver technical support
* including pre-mixing, blending, custom formulation, and ingredient testing from our state-of-the-art laboratories across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
Driven by our core values
* THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an energetic, commercially driven, and technically minded Sales Manager Pet Food (DACH) to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will lead our regional sales strategy, build long-term customer partnerships, and drive innovation across the pet food industry in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
* YOUR INGREDIENT PORTFOLIO FOCUS
In this role, you will commercialize and consult on our comprehensive pet food portfolio, providing technical and functional ingredient solutions across:
• Proteins: Plant-Based, Animal-Based & Novel Food (e.g., Insect Protein)
• Hydrocolloids & Thickeners: Functional binding & texturizing solutions (specifically for Wet Food)
• Gut Health, Prebiotics & Wellbeing: Digestive & holistic pet health solutions
• Amino Acids & Vitamins: Essential dietary fortification
• Carbohydrates, Starches & Dietary Fibers: Form & texture optimization
• Fats, Oils & Emulsifiers: Energy sources, Omega fatty acids & emulsion stability
• Minerals & Salts: Balanced essential minerals
• Flavor, Color & Shelf Life: Palatability, visual appeal & natural preservation solutions
Tasks
• Account Management & Growth: Build, manage, and expand strategic relationships with pet food manufacturers and formulators across the DACH region.
• Business Development: Identify market opportunities, manage sales pipelines, and collaborate with key supplier principals on pricing and forecasting.
• Concept Development: Work alongside marketing and technical teams to create custom product concepts and deliver innovative customer-tailored solutions.
• Quality & Compliance: Partner with QA to navigate regulatory frameworks and set up product trial protocols with supply partners.
• Industry Engagement: Build and maintain active networks with research institutions, agricultural universities, and industry bodies.
Requirements
• Education: Degree (BSc/MSc) in Animal Nutrition, Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of successful specialty B2B sales within Animal Nutrition, Pet Food, or Human Nutrition.
• Skills: Strong commercial track record, solid technical application knowledge, and excellent negotiation/networking skills.
• Mindset: Proactive self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced team environment.
• Languages & Mobility: Fluency in German and English; willingness to travel frequently across the DACH region.
Benefits
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-aligned bonus structure.
• Mobility & Flexibility: Modern home office setup with full flexibility and a premium company car.
• Generous Time-Off: 30 days of annual leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private pension options, healthcare programs, and corporate perks.
• Culture: Short decision-making paths, high degree of autonomy, and an empowering international environment.
READY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PET FOOD?
If you are passionate about pet nutrition and eager to drive business growth within a dynamic global organization, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today by submitting your CV and cover letter in English.
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