Area Vice President Sales – Food & Beverage – South Europe at Ecolab

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Food & BeverageIndustries

Requirements

  • Knowledge of F&B Industry (dairy, food protein, brew, beverage) or Industrial Industry
  • Minimum a bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 8+ years working experience with leadership/managerial experience in a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
  • Willingness to travel in the assigned region (Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal)
  • Based in Spain or Italy region
  • Previous experience in sales in B2B and matrix context
  • Previous value selling experience is considered a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Sales Budget of South Europe (Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal), with ambition to achieve growth rates
  • Improve skills of the sales teams through professional trainings and field visits at key accounts
  • Manage the technical support team, answering all types of technical questions related to products
  • Provide commercial guidance such as follow-up on pricing, orders, together with customer service
  • Hold P&L Responsibilities
  • Report to the VP Field Sales F&B and establish action plan and sales targets based on agreed strategies
  • Introduce new products and prepare strategic discussions on how to grow the business
  • Coach and lead a team composed of other managers
  • Build and maintain strong and long-term relationships with partners in the territory

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Sales ManagementTeam LeadershipP&L ResponsibilitiesFood & Beverage IndustrySales Budget ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningProduct TrainingTechnical SupportPricing Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the minimum qualifications for this Area Vice President Sales role?

Candidates need knowledge of the F&B Industry (dairy, food protein, brew, beverage) or Industrial Industry, a minimum bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of working experience with leadership/managerial experience in a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, willingness to travel in the assigned region, based in Spain or Italy, and previous B2B sales experience in a matrix context.

Is this position remote or does it require a specific location?

The role requires being based in the Spain or Italy region, with willingness to travel within South Europe (Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal).

What does the company culture emphasize for this role?

Ecolab emphasizes a dynamic, ambitious management team focused on business growth, innovation, and value, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by integrating diverse perspectives.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience makes a candidate stand out for this sales leadership role?

Previous value selling experience is considered a plus, along with 8+ years of leadership in a dynamic entrepreneurial culture, B2B sales in a matrix context, and knowledge of the F&B industry.

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