Head of Sales Petfood & Raw Materials
Confidential client
Head of Sales Petfood & Raw Materials
As Head of Sales, you will be responsible for the operational management and strategic expansion of sales in the pet food sector, as well as the sale of raw materials. Core responsibilities include revenue and margin goals, national and international customer development, and leading and developing the sales/KAM team.
Your responsibilities
- Operational management of sales in the pet food sector
- Strategic expansion of sales activities for retail, specialist trade, and industry/B2B
- Sales of raw materials, including new segments like insect-based raw materials
- Building, managing, and further developing trade and industrial customers domestically and internationally
- Conducting negotiations on terms, prices, and contracts
- Taking on revenue and margin responsibility for pet food and raw materials
- Sales planning and forecasting in coordination with operations and product development
- Collaboration with product development and operations considering legal feed regulations
- Monitoring market and competitive developments and identifying new sales potentials
- Professional and disciplinary leadership and development of the assigned sales/KAM team
Your profile
- Completed commercial or technical education
- Relevant sales experience in pet food, feed, or raw materials trade
- Experience in B2B or industrial sales
- Knowledge of legal feed regulations is an advantage
- Negotiable German proficiency
- Good English language skills
- Class B driving license
- Willingness to travel
- Entrepreneurial, independent work with a focus on development
- Strong closing skills, negotiation abilities, and a structured, results-oriented work approach
Benefits
- Future-oriented workplace culture in a dynamic healthcare company
- Sustainable company orientation
- Comprehensive training opportunities for professional development
- Comprehensive training opportunities for personal development
- Flexible working time models
- Free meals in the in-house bistro
- Free public transport ticket after six months of service
- Opportunity for an E-Mini at attractive terms after six months of service
- Child-friendly work environment for family compatibility
- Flexible workplace models
About the company
The recruiting company is seeking reinforcement for its Salzburg location.
The client is treated confidentially in this process. You will learn the name during the application process.
Your contact person

Thomas Wagner
Executive Search Partner
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