Junior Sales Manager (Cocoa)

TL;DR

Junior Sales Manager (Cocoa): Driving commercial success in the cocoa industry by managing client relationships and ensuring service quality with an accent on sales strategy, market analysis, and contract negotiation. Focus on building C-level relationships, pipeline management, and conducting risk assessments.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Company

Global leader in food & beverage ingredients, specializing in cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices with 20,000+ employees across 51 countries.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding needs and ensuring satisfaction.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape.
• Develop sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market share.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and suppliers for favorable terms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on supply chain, quality, and finance.
• Manage pipeline, onboard new clients, map products, and handle reporting and events.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience in a commercial role within the cocoa or related industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; prhirify.globalciency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• High responsibility in an entrepreneurial, open, and informal organization with social events.
• Competitive salary, flexible working hours.
• 25 vacation days + option to buy 10 extra, home/work travel allowance.
• Company pension scheme, collective medical insurance, fitness, bike scheme, and insurances.