Head of Sales (m/f/d) Food DACH

Reference ID: 40923

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition? We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

Position Overview

We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Head of Sales (m/f/d) to oversee and manage our sales operations within the Food sector in the DACH region. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans, building and leading high-performing Teams, and driving revenue growth in the Food sector.

Your role

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Food DACH Sales teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve business objectives and revenue targets in the sector Food within the DACH region
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners in our business sector Food
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify business opportunities and areas for growth
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and finance, to ensure alignment and success in the market
• Provide regular reporting and analysis on sales performance, market trends, and customer feedback to the executive team

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus
• Proven track record of at least 8 years in sales leadership roles within the food production industry
• Strong understanding of the DACH region's food market, trends, and customer dynamics
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a focus on achieving results and fostering a positive work environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies, resulting in revenue growth
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive informed decision-making
• Business fluent in English and German, additional languages beneficial

Your Benefits

• Culture: Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues
• Impact: You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition
• Empowerment: You can fully unleash your potential and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities
• Digitalization: We maintain excellent partnerships with market-leading innovators, allowing you to access and work with state-of-the-art technologies
• Anniversary and special payments
• Employee referral bonuses
• Additional benefits: Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping, and travel discounts, etc.)
• Welcome@Döhler: Onboarding event for all new colleagues, as well as several weeks of individual training 
• Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Food is taken care of: On-site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks 
• Stay fit: Take advantage of local sports offerings at reduced prices 
• Mobility: Subsidized Germany ticket or JobRad 
• Insurance benefits such as company pension plans and accident insurance 
• Global growth trajectory: Challenging and internationally oriented work at our headquarters in Darmstadt 
• Attractive location in Darmstadt: Easily accessible by train, bus, on foot, or by car (free parking)

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Become a part of our team and apply online trough our career portal. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.