Senior Sales Manager - Soft Commodities

Sales Manager – Soft CommoditiesLocation: NetherlandsAn international commodities business is looking to appoint an experienced Sales Manager – Soft Commodities to support the continued growth of its European commercial activities.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing key customer relationships, growing revenues and margins, and identifying new business opportunities across soft commodities and related food ingredients.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute sales strategies across key European markets.Manage and grow existing customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities.Negotiate commercial agreements and longer-term supply contracts.Monitor market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity.Work closely with trading, supply chain, technical and product teams.Provide customers with relevant market insight and commercial guidance.Monitor sales performance, margins and forecasts.Represent the business at relevant industry events and customer meetings.Candidate Profile5–8+ years' experience in B2B sales across soft commodities, agricultural products or food ingredients.Experience across cocoa, coffee, sugar, grains, oilseeds, nuts, spices or related products would be relevant.Strong understanding of physical commodity markets and supply chains.Existing European customer relationships would be advantageous.Strong negotiation, commercial and relationship-management skills.Fluent English required; additional European languages are advantageous.