Germany Sales Manager Petfood Ingredients DACH (Remote) mfd

Sales Manager Pet Food Ingrediens DACH Region (m/f/d)

• Location: Flexible / Home Office Regional Travel
• Industry: Pet Food & Specialty Ingredients
• Employment Type: Full-Time

GFIC Is looking for a leading global specialty ingredients solution provider.

• We source high-value branded specialty ingredients from top international manufacturers and deliver technical support
• including pre-mixing blending custom formulation and ingredient testing from our state-of-the-art laboratories across EMEA the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
  Driven by our core values
• THE OPPORTUNITY
  We are looking for an energetic commercially driven and technically minded Sales Manager Pet Food (DACH) to join our growing this pivotal role you will lead our regional sales strategy build long-term customer partnerships and drive innovation across the pet food industry in Germany Austria and Switzerland.
• YOUR INGREDIENT PORTFOLIO FOCUS
  In this role you will commercialize and consult on our comprehensive pet food portfolio providing technical and functional ingredient solutions across:
  Proteins: Plant-Based Animal-Based & Novel Food (e.g. Insect Protein)
  Hydrocolloids & Thickeners: Functional binding & texturizing solutions (specifically for Wet Food)
  Gut Health Prebiotics & Wellbeing: Digestive & holistic pet health solutions
  Amino Acids & Vitamins: Essential dietary fortification
  Carbohydrates Starches & Dietary Fibers: Form & texture optimization
  Fats Oils & Emulsifiers: Energy sources Omega fatty acids & emulsion stability
  Minerals & Salts: Balanced essential minerals
  Flavor Color & Shelf Life: Palatability visual appeal & natural preservation solutions

Account Management & Growth: Build manage and expand strategic relationships with pet food manufacturers and formulators across the DACH region.
Business Development: Identify market opportunities manage sales pipelines and collaborate with key supplier principals on pricing and forecasting.
Concept Development: Work alongside marketing and technical teams to create custom product concepts and deliver innovative customer-tailored solutions.
Quality & Compliance: Partner with QA to navigate regulatory frameworks and set up product trial protocols with supply partners.
Industry Engagement: Build and maintain active networks with research institutions agricultural universities and industry bodies.

Education: Degree (BSc/MSc) in Animal Nutrition Food Technology or a related scientific discipline.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of successful specialty B2B sales within Animal Nutrition Pet Food or Human Nutrition.
Skills: Strong commercial track record solid technical application knowledge and excellent negotiation/networking skills.
Mindset: Proactive self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial fast-paced team environment.
Languages & Mobility: Fluency in German and English; willingness to travel frequently across the DACH region.

Attractive Compensation: Competitive base salary performance-aligned bonus structure.
Mobility & Flexibility: Modern home office setup with full flexibility and a premium company car.
Generous Time-Off: 30 days of annual leave.
Comprehensive Benefits: Private pension options healthcare programs and corporate perks.
Culture: Short decision-making paths high degree of autonomy and an empowering international environment.

READY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PET FOOD
If you are passionate about pet nutrition and eager to drive business growth within a dynamic global organization we would love to hear from you!
Apply today by submitting your CV and cover letter in English.