Overview
Senior Director to lead Retail and Foodservice Sales across key European markets. The role shapes the commercial strategy, builds high-performing teams, and drives growth across foodservice and retail channels with an expanded portfolio in oils, protein and gourmet chocolate. Reporting to senior leadership, this role is pivotal in expanding market presence and delivering revenue and profitability targets.
Location flexibility: the primary location can be in Belgium or the Netherlands (or in France with frequent travel to Belgium). Travel required: approximately 40%.
Responsibilities
* Define and execute the commercial strategy for Retail and Foodservice channels.
* Evaluate, measure and lead the channel and applicable brand profit and loss. Drive sustainable growth across product portfolios (oils, protein, chocolate).
* Collaborate with the marketing team to plan, develop and deliver the marketing strategy for products, services and brands.
* Develop mid to long term plans to optimize the organization, function or sub function and the talent needed for the job.
* Provide strategic leadership, development and talent management for direct reports and their organizations, including forecasting resource needs, recruiting, hiring, performance management, training and budgeting; ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.
* Disseminate information that promotes a favorable view of the organization and its products and services.
* Stay ahead of market trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
* 8+ years in sales leadership, including 5+ years managing teams
* Proven success in customer management, trade marketing, and commercial strategy
* Fluent in English
* Other minimum qualifications may apply
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in private label, B2C, and foodservice environments and/or European retail environments
* Proficiency in French
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced international environment that will stretch your abilities and talents. Competitive salary and benefits plus strong career development opportunities in one of the largest private companies in the world.
Application
Interested? Send us your CV and cover letter in English. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cargill
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