Vitablend Hiring! Full Time Sales Manager in - Ricebowl

About Vitablend (Part of Barentz)

Vitablend Asia Pacific is a leading provider of customized nutrient premixes and innovative ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, and nutrition industries. We partner with customers across the region to develop value-added fortification and protection solutions that help bring high-quality products to market. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to join our Asia Pacific team.

Position Overview

The Sales Manager will be responsible for driving business development, managing key accounts, and expanding market opportunities within assigned territories and market segments. This role requires a strong combination of technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and relationship management skills to achieve sales growth, margin objectives, and project pipeline targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual sales plans for assigned key accounts and target market segments in alignment with company objectives.
• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities to drive sustainable sales growth.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing customers, acting as a trusted business partner.
• Collaborate with customers and Vitablend's Centre of Excellence to initiate and support new product development projects involving customized fortification and protection solutions.
• Contribute to the development and execution of regional marketing plans and activities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and product developments.
• Build and maintain a strong network with customers, distributors, and industry stakeholders.
• Share market intelligence and customer insights with regional and international sales teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and Health, Safety, Security, and Quality (HSSQ) standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the food or food ingredients industry, preferably in a technical sales or business development role.
• Proven track record in sales growth, key account management, and business development.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build long-term customer relationships and identify new market opportunities.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region as required.