Area Sales Manager (m/f/x)

ROTZINGER AG is an internationally active company. At our location in Kaiseraugst, we produce and distribute complete storage systems and conveyor systems for the constantly growing demands of the food and pharmaceutical industries. With our sister companies TRANSVER AG in Altendorf, DEMAUREX SA in Vufflens, HANSELLA GmbH in Viersen (DE), MF-hamburg GmbH (DE), ROTZINGER PharmaPack in Waiblingen (DE) as well as Packfeeder in Barcelona (ES), we complement our product range.

This is how you create added value:

• Responsible for identifying and developing the sales strategy in collaboration with the sales manager

• Implementation of the sales strategy, achievement of sales and financial targets, execution of corresponding marketing activities, and daily management of sales processing

• Maintaining and further accelerating growth potential for the international market, as we already serve the key players in the market

• Coordination with application technology regarding pricing, order processing, customer issues, etc.

• Project-specific leadership and collaboration with the technical development team in developing new projects and improving existing portfolios (depending on customer/market needs)

• We are looking for a committed person who enjoys working closely with our customers and is ready to develop new markets/customer segments

For optimal fulfillment of the tasks, you need the following professional qualifications:

• Degree in economics, business administration, mechanical engineering, or another relevant field

• Proven success in sales in the trade and food industry

• Solid industry knowledge (market, consumers, customers) in the area of chocolate, confectionery, and baked goods

• Language skills: fluent in German & English

• At least 10 years of sales experience in the food industry, preferably in packaging

• Experience dealing with direct customers from the food industry, especially in the areas of confectionery, baked goods/cookies, and chocolate

• Proven achievements: demonstrable success throughout the entire cycle of new business development and expansion of existing businesses (volume and sales)

• Familiarity with and experience in conducting tenders/long-term supply contracts with strategic customers as well as experience with solution-oriented offers

• In-depth knowledge of the supply chain with proven ability to lead various internal stakeholders when supply chain issues arise that require commercial measures, and able to offer a recommended, mutually beneficial solution

Our offer

• An international working environment

• Good social benefits and a modern salary system

• Fleet discount

• Anniversary and long-service gifts

• Support for training and further education

• 25 days of vacation until the age of 49, then 28 days, and from 60 years, 30 days

• Free parking spaces

• Close public transport connections

• Profit sharing