Business Manager

Were looking for a dynamic and strategic Business Manager - Food Division to lead the growth and performance of our market segment. This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional who thrives on building strong customer relationships leading teams and driving business excellence.

As the Business Manager you will oversee all sales and product activities within your segment ensuring a customercentric costefficient and highperforming operation.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership

• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to meet internal (Sales Margin NWC CM) and principal targets aligned with the EMEA segment strategy.

• Analyse market trends and data to identify growth opportunities.

• Drive prospecting development and conversion of new business.

• Establish pricing and margin frameworks.

• Champion bestinclass customer engagement through CRM (Dynamics 365) and Microsoft tools.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and principals.

• Oversee the development of sales materials events and promotional programs.

Business Performance

• Lead implementation of EMEA and Group initiatives that improve process harmonization and best practices.

• Review and optimise sales performance cost structures and business effectiveness.

• Prepare budgets track results and implement corrective actions where needed.

• Set KPIs for the sales organization and monitor performance.

• Oversee Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable and inventory management.

People Leadership

• Lead and coach the sales team through regular performance reviews.

• Ensure adherence to EMEA Sales Excellence guidelines and tools.

• Identify training needs and drive employee development.

• Oversee recruitment retention rewarding and overall team engagement.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or equivalent; Masters degree a strong advantage.

• 510 years of experience in sales and marketing within a relevant market segment.

• Strong digital and IT proficiency (CRM Dynamics 365 Microsoft tools customer portals).

• Demonstrated leadership and peoplemanagement experience.

• Ability to influence and deliver results through others.

• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.

• Analytical approach with strong business insight.

• Proficiency in English.