Key Account Manager Food B2B (f/m/d)
Key Skills
Job Description
For over 80 years, at ERBACHER the food family we have been developing innovative solutions in animal nutrition for livestock and pets, as well as producing high-quality food, made possible by the dedication of our teams in Germany, Ukraine, Tanzania, and Poland. Step by step, we turn ideas into innovations that have a real impact on everyday life, and every project is based on collaboration, mutual respect, and commitment. At ERBACHER the food family, we believe in a good tomorrow… and we create it. We are looking for people who want to create a good tomorrow together with us. This is a fixed-term position for two years, with the possibility of extension. Responsibilities: • Expert, contact person and consultant for customers in food industry • Project responsibility: initiating, managing and implementing projects with industrial customers • Budget planning and responsibility for own sales projects • Strategic thinking and action in your own area of expertise • Active networking to bring new trends to the food family • Evaluating trends for their applicability • Expanding ff's core competencies • Sharing complex specialist knowledge and making it available to others • Driving knowledge updates for processes and teams • Collaboration with management, the team and, if necessary, across teams • Complaint processing • Coordinating customer care processes, in particular with regard to: o Pricing and contract design o The presentation and development of new products o The coordination of quality-related issues Expectations: • High motivation for independent, international sales work “Entrepreneur within the company” Industry experience in the food or related sectors • At least 5 years of experience in B2B industrial sales or similar positions • High motivated internal applicants from our PET or AGRI business were also welcome • An empathetic, analytical thinker with strong organizational skills and confidence in negotiations • Expertise in CRM systems, KPI analysis, and business management principles Our offer We focus on people, support the growth of talents, and create an environment where everyone can engage, bring in new ideas, and work in a spirit of collaboration. So, what exactly can you expect with us? • A non-corporate atmosphere • Holiday and Christmas bonus • Flexible work arrangements • Free foreign language learning In addition we offer: • Work (and team-building!) in an international environment, alongside experts from different countries, including Poland, Germany,Tanzania and Ukraine • Continuous professional and personal development through dedicated training sessions and development programs • An inspiring and supportive atmosphere, as well as friendly working conditions with access to modern tools and technologies that foster both growth and efficiency Sound interesting? Don't delay and apply today! We are waiting for you at #erbacherthefoodfamily!
Core Responsibilities
Serve as an expert consultant and primary contact for food-industry customers, while initiating and managing sales projects, budgets, and customer-care processes. Evaluate market trends, develop products and core competencies, handle complaints, and share specialist knowledge across teams.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least five years of experience in B2B industrial sales or a similar role, with experience in the food industry or a related sector. The role also calls for independent international sales motivation, strong organization and negotiation skills, analytical and empathetic thinking, and expertise in CRM systems, KPI analysis, and business management.
Benefits
- Holiday Bonus
- Christmas Bonus
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Foreign Language Learning
- Professional Development
- Personal Development
- Training Programs
- Modern Tools And Technologies
About ERBACHER the food family
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
At ERBACHER the food family, we believe in a good tomorrow… and we create it. For over 80 years, at ERBACHER the food family we have been developing innovative solutions in animal nutrition for livestock and pets, as well as producing high-quality food, made possible by the dedication of our teams in Germany, Ukraine, Tanzania, and Poland. What truly drives us goes beyond creating new solutions and products. At our core are our people, their curiosity, and their courage to challenge the status quo. Step by step, we transform ideas into innovations that make a real difference.