Senior Sales Executive (Interim) (HUMAN) Plant-Based Ingredients | Europe | Remote

Senior Sales Executive (Interim)

Plant-Based Ingredients | Europe | Remote

Are you an experienced commercial professional with a strong network in the food ingredients industry? Do you know how to turn market opportunities into long-term customer relationships?

For an innovative European company in the field of plant-based ingredients, we are looking for an experienced Senior Sales Executive (Interim) to drive the expansion of its pea-based ingredient business across Europe.

Your Mission

You will identify and develop new business opportunities with manufacturers of plant-based food products throughout Europe. Working closely with technical experts, you will define target markets, approach key accounts and manage the entire sales process—from the first conversation to contract signature.

This is a strategic commercial role with significant autonomy and direct impact on the company's growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize market opportunities across Europe, with an initial focus on the DACH region and selected European countries.
• Identify, approach and develop relationships with key customers in the plant-based food industry.
• Leverage your existing network while building new strategic customer relationships.
• Develop customer-specific sales approaches using existing technical and product information.
• Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation through contract negotiations and closing.
• Build the foundation for long-term customer partnerships.

Your Profile

• Several years of successful B2B sales experience in Plant-Based Food, Food Ingredients, Alternative Proteins or a comparable sector.
• Proven track record of winning and closing complex commercial projects.
• Strong network within the European food industry.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent self-management skills.
• Comfortable working independently in an international environment.
• Fluent English is essential.

The Opportunity

• Interim assignment (9–12 months)
• Immediate start preferred
• Remote-based position
• Workload: 4–5 days per week
• High level of autonomy and entrepreneurial responsibility
• English is the company's business language.

Interested in shaping the future of plant-based nutrition while driving commercial growth across Europe?

I look forward to receiving your confidential application or recommendation.