Global Sales Director Freeze Dry Ingredients B2B and Private label

    GFIC

    Heidelberg
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    About this role

    Global Sales Director – Freeze‑Dried Ingredients (B2B) m/f/d

    Location: Home Office, Europe (preferred) or Cairo

    Department: Commercial

    Travel: Frequent international travel required About the Company Our client is investing 300 million USD in a state‑of‑the‑art production facility, positioning itself as one of the most advanced agri‑food manufacturers in the Middle East. The new plant produces a wide portfolio of high‑value ingredients for global B2B customers: Product Portfolio

    Citrus concentrates (orange, lemon, grapefruit) Tomato concentrates (competitive alternative to Italy/Spain for EU importers) Multi‑fruit purées (mango, guava, strawberry, tropical blends) Cloudy juice concentrates (first plant of its kind in the Middle East) IQF frozen fruits & vegetables (strawberries, broccoli, beans, artichokes) Freeze‑dried fruits & vegetables

    Customer Segments

    1. Blending Houses

    Use fruit purées, citrus & tomato concentrates, multi‑fruit blends, and cloudy juice concentrates. Supported by orange pulp cells, citrus aroma essences, and cold‑extracted oils for flavor enhancement.

    1. Food & Beverage Processors

    Purchase nutrient‑rich purées, concentrates, IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried strawberries, and citrus oils. Products engineered for efficient production, consistency, and premium quality.

    1. Retail & Food Service

    Ready‑to‑use IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried fruits, and NFC orange juice. Designed for convenience, sustainability, and superior freshness.

    1. Private Label Manufacturers

    Tailored solutions using purées, IQF fruits/vegetables, and freeze‑dried ingredients. Flexible formats and packaging to help brands differentiate in competitive markets. Global Markets

    North America – beverage companies, private label brands Europe – competing with Spain, Italy, Germany in citrus & tomato concentrates Asia – tropical purées and freeze‑dried ingredients GCC / Middle East – strong demand for juice concentrates and frozen produce

    The Role – Global

    Selling Motion

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Sales calls20–40/day
    Client meetings3–5/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Remote
    Management
    Team Leader
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

    Template question
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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

    Template question
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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research GFIC's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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