IRCA Group
Food Ingredients
FieldSalesDirectorNetherlands
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“Field Sales Director Netherlands at IRCA Group. Skills: Commercial strategy, Sales team leadership, Distribution expansion. Implement distribution strategy. Expand product availability”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve sales growth; Achieve profitability targets; Strengthen market position; Sustainable commercial growth
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Data-driven
Availability to travel >75%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 5 years commercial experience, Minimum 3 years managing sales team, Experience with distribution development, MS office (Excel) mandatory
Nice to Have
Degree in Business Administration, Degree in Commercial Economics, Degree in Marketing, Technical training in food sector, Proficient in English language
What You'll Do.
Implement distribution strategy
Expand product availability
Identify growth opportunities
Strengthen customer relationships
Achieve revenue targets
Achieve distribution targets
Achieve profitability targets
Monitor sales performance
Monitor market trends
Monitor competitive activities
Manage commercial investments
Allocate resources efficiently
Collaborate with marketing
Collaborate with category teams
Collaborate with key account teams
Prepare regular reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Marketing teams; Category teams; Key account teams
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
## Description Who we are: IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers. With more than 2.400 employees, 22 production facilities worldwide, and €1 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion. What do we offer: A challenging commercial management position within a growing organization High degree of autonomy and room for initiative Competitive salary package including a bonus scheme Company car, laptop, and mobile phone Opportunities for personal development and career advancement within the organization The role: The Field Sales Director is responsible for defining and executing the commercial strategy in the Dutch market, focusing on expanding bakery & pastry distribution and strengthening market position. The role contributes to achieving sales growth and profitability targets. Leading and developing the related team, the Field Sales Director drives performance, builds strong customer relationships, and identifies new business opportunities. Through continuous market monitoring, the role ensures effective execution and sustainable commercial growth. ## What will you do Implement the distribution and commercial strategy within the Dutch market, expanding product availability, visibility, and market coverage Identify growth opportunities across existing and potential customers, strengthening relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and retail partners Lead, coach, and develop the field sales team, setting clear objectives, KPIs, and driving a performance- and customer-oriented culture Define and execute sales plans and priorities, ensuring achievement of revenue, distribution, and profitabilit
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