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International Sales Manager - Meat Processing Industry (EMEA)

JBT Marel

Oberlahr, Antwerp, Barcelona, Boxmeer, Bad Iburg, Osnabrück, Eindhoven, Livingston, Baud, Copenhagen, Souffelweyersheim, Helsingborg, Colchester, Birmingham, Oranienburg, Glinde, Madrid, Lichtenvoorde, Dublin, Adlington, Taverny, Sint-Niklaas, Versmold, Amsterdam, Werther
Full-time
10+ years experience
Remote OK

Key Skills

International sales
Meat processing industry
Distributor management
Business development
Strategic planning
Commercial negotiation
Pipeline management
Sales forecasting
Market penetration
Relationship building
Presentation skills
Communication skills
Cultural awareness
Technical solution selling
Capital equipment sales

Job Description

International Sales Manager - Meat Processing Industry (EMEA)

Location: Remote, EMEA
Connected Office: Glinde, Germany (Tipper Tie - JBT Marel)
Travel: Up to 50-60% across EMEA

 

Join JBT Marel

At JBT Marel, we are transforming the future of food. As a global leader in food processing solutions, we partner with customers across the world to provide innovative technologies, equipment, and services that help feed a growing population safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

We are looking for an experienced International Sales Manager to drive commercial growth across key EMEA markets with a strong focus on the meat processing industry. This role is connected to our Tipper Tie business in Glinde, Germany, while offering the flexibility of a remote-based position within EMEA.

If you have a strong network within the meat processing sector, thrive in international environments, and enjoy building long-term customer and distributor relationships, we would love to hear from you.

 

Your impact

As International Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies across North Africa, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, while supporting broader EMEA growth opportunities. You will work closely with distributors, end customers, and internal stakeholders to expand market share and strengthen JBT Marel's presence in the region.

 

Key responsibilities

·       Develop and execute regional sales and business development strategies across assigned territories.

·       Manage, evaluate, and expand distributor and channel partner networks.

·       Identify new business opportunities and drive market penetration within the meat processing industry.

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with processors, distributors, integrators, and key industry stakeholders.

·       Lead complex commercial negotiations and secure long-term strategic agreements.

·       Deliver high-impact presentations to executive-level customers and decision-makers.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams including service, applications, marketing, and product management.

·       Drive sales forecasting, pipeline management, and accurate market intelligence.

·       Support customers with technical and commercial solutions related to processing equipment, consumables, casings, clips, and related technologies.

·       Represent JBT Marel and Tipper Tie at industry events, trade fairs, and customer meetings.

 

What you'll bring

Required experience

·       Minimum 8 years of international sales experience within the meat processing, food processing, packaging, or related food technology sectors.

·       Proven success managing distributors and indirect sales channels.

·       Demonstrated experience selling capital equipment, consumables, or integrated processing solutions.

·       Strong commercial acumen with a successful track record of delivering revenue growth.

·       Experience negotiating high-value contracts and long sales-cycle opportunities.

·       Existing network within the meat processing industry across one or more target regions.

 

Skills & competencies

·       Distributor and partner management expertise.

·       Strategic business development and market expansion capabilities.

·       Excellent presentation and communication skills.

·       Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.

·       Ability to operate independently within a remote and international environment.

·       Analytical mindset with experience managing KPIs and sales performance metrics.

·       High level of cultural awareness and relationship-building skills.

 

Education

·       Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.

·       Equivalent industry expertise and commercial experience will also be considered.

·       Master Butcher qualification or practical meat industry experience is highly valued.

 

Languages

·       Fluent English is required.

·       French is highly preferred.

·       Additional European or Arabic languages are considered an advantage.

 

What we offer

At JBT Marel, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a global organization that is shaping the future of food processing.

We offer:

·       Opportunity to join an industry-leading global food technology company.

·       Remote working flexibility within EMEA.

·       Exposure to international customers and markets.

·       Career development opportunities within a growing organization.

·       Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.

·       Competitive salary and benefits package.

 

Our purpose

At JBT Marel, we partner with our customers to transform the future of food.

Through innovation, expertise, and collaboration, we help food processors produce safe, high-quality food in a sustainable and efficient way.

 

Guided by our values of Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation, we empower our people to make a meaningful impact every day.

If you are passionate about solution selling, business development, and helping customers solve complex production challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Interested?

Apply today and become part of a team that is helping shape the future of food processing worldwide.

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Core Responsibilities

The International Sales Manager will develop and execute regional sales strategies across EMEA to drive growth in the meat processing industry. They will manage distributor networks, lead commercial negotiations, and collaborate with internal teams to expand market share.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 8 years of international sales experience within the food processing or related sectors. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with a proven track record in managing indirect sales channels and high-value contracts.

Benefits

  • Remote working flexibility
  • Career development opportunities
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

About JBT Marel

Industry: Machinery Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

JBT Marel is a leading global provider of integrated technology, equipment, software, and services to the food and beverage industry. Driven by a singular purpose—to transform the future of food—we empower businesses to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Whether you operate in animal protein, plant-based products, fresh produce, ready meals, beverages, or beyond, we’re here to work with you. We combine transformative technology, applied knowledge, and holistic thinking to solve your most pressing challenges and support your most ambitious goals. JBT Marel unites JBT and Marel, two pioneering companies with complementary strengths. With our combined portfolios, we’re exceptionally well-equipped to provide you with precisely the solutions you need. And with a global team of talented professionals and a presence in over 30 countries, we offer a world of expertise and service excellence. Guided by sustainability and working in close partnership, we’re here to help you make a meaningful difference. Together, let’s transform the future of food. *The JBT Marel trademark is current undergoing registration and in some jurisdictions may already be registered. We reserve all rights in connection with enforcement and protection of our trademark.

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