Job : Country Manager Food Service

Strategic leader capable of managing operations, developing business, leading teams, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, while ensuring compliance and driving innovation.

Main Responsibilities of the Country Manager – Food Service

• Develop the commercial strategy, identify market opportunities, or strengthen the position in existing segments to grow the Food Service business in the target country.
• Set sales targets and develop plans to achieve them, build and maintain strong client relationships, and analyze sales performance to adjust strategy accordingly.
• Take the lead on all operations: sales, marketing, finance, innovations, investments, and growth.
• Manage the country budget and P&L, ensuring that expenses are controlled and aligned with the company’s financial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Present budgets, sales development results, new business leads, and regulatory reporting.
• Train, coach, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and motivating work environment.

Required Skills for the Country Manager – Food Service

• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving.
• Development and implementation of commercial strategies to achieve company goals.
• Ability to analyze the market and identify growth opportunities.
• Expertise in process optimization to improve operational efficiency.
• Budget development and management.
• Financial analysis skills to assess performance and make informed decisions.
• Ability to develop new business opportunities and build strong client relationships.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage and facilitate organizational and individual change.
• Capacity to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Required Experience for the Country Manager – Food Service

• Typically, at least 7 to 10 years of professional experience in relevant roles within the agri-food industry.
• Previous experience in senior management positions such as Sales Director, Key Account Director, or Commercial Director is often required.
• Significant experience in the Food Service sector is essential to understand the unique needs of this market, consumer trends, and operational challenges.
• Proven track record in management and change leadership.

Main Responsibilities of the Country Manager – Food Service

• Develop the commercial strategy, identify market opportunities, or strengthen the position in existing segments to grow the Food Service business in the target country.
• Set sales targets and develop plans to achieve them, build and maintain strong client relationships, and analyze sales performance to adjust strategy accordingly.
• Take the lead on all operations: sales, marketing, finance, innovations, investments, and growth.
• Manage the country budget and P&L, ensuring that expenses are controlled and aligned with the company’s financial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Present budgets, sales development results, new business leads, and regulatory reporting.
• Train, coach, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and motivating work environment.

Required Skills for the Country Manager – Food Service

• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving.
• Development and implementation of commercial strategies to achieve company goals.
• Ability to analyze the market and identify growth opportunities.
• Expertise in process optimization to improve operational efficiency.
• Budget development and management.
• Financial analysis skills to assess performance and make informed decisions.
• Ability to develop new business opportunities and build strong client relationships.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage and facilitate organizational and individual change.
• Capacity to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Required Experience for the Country Manager – Food Service

• Typically, at least 7 to 10 years of professional experience in relevant roles within the agri-food industry.
• Previous experience in senior management positions such as Sales Director, Key Account Director, or Commercial Director is often required.
• Significant experience in the Food Service sector is essential to understand the unique needs of this market, consumer trends, and operational challenges.
• Proven track record in management and change leadership.