ABOUT THE ROLE As our Sales Manager, you will: Maintain and grow the current business of our Specialty Ingredients by promoting our product portfolio to customers in the Benelux. Proactively develop business with existing and new customers, meeting internal and external targets, and building strong relationships. Collaborate closely with the entire Azelis Food & Nutrition team (sales, product managers, lab, and marketing) to enhance customer and supplier connections, increasing profitability and performance in the region. Show passion for food and eagerness to explore new applications for our Specialty Ingredient portfolio. Develop strategies to support Azelis customers in growing their businesses. Take ownership and responsibility for the growth, profitability, and sustainability of our business. Drive the creation of new opportunities for Azelis customers. WHO YOU ARE You have technical product knowledge of specialty food ingredients, gained through education or experience, with a strong interest in food. You possess excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both spoken and written. You have a commercial mindset and understand customer and market requirements. You focus on building long-term relationships with Azelis customers and colleagues from all departments. You are proactive, flexible, and capable of working independently. You work in a structured and accurate manner and can manage a portfolio of various projects simultaneously.