Current vacancy:
va-Q-tec Gmbh
(Senior) Sales Manager FOOD


Sales, Business Development
E-grocery, Intralogistics, Thermal packaging systems
Senior
Full-Time
ASAP
Permanent
Shape the future of sustainable cold chain solutions! As a Senior Sales Manager Food at va-Q-tec, you’ll drive international sales of innovative reusable thermal packaging systems across the UK and Europe. Work closely with leading e-grocery and logistics partners, leverage your industry network, and lead strategic business development projects to success. Flexible home base and exciting international travel included. Join the innovation leader – apply now!
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Willingness to travel internationally
(30–50%)
International focus (UK & EU, excl. DACH)
Homebase can be in Germany
va-Q-tec headquarter is based in:
Würzburg
Depending on location
Sufficient free parking
Highway connection
Bus stop
(Main) train station
Depending on location
Commercial mixed area
Snack bars / fast food restaurants
Idyllic surroundings
Bakery
View of greenery
Various restaurants
Depending on location
High ceilings
High comfort
Short distances to colleagues
Laptop
Mobile phone
Individual materials available on request
Necessary office equipment
Regular team events and outings
Informal, first-name culture
Warm, family-like work atmosphere
Approachable and respectful leadership
Strong team spirit and collaboration
Flexitime
40 hours / week
Monday - Friday
Flexible
Possible
Very flexible
30–50 % international (UK / EU, excl. DACH)
Attractive salary
Test your suitability now and schedule an initial interview
Company pension plan
Disability insurance
Company bike program
Health and wellness initiatives
Team sports and group events
Opportunities for professional development
Flexible working hours
Childcare support
Comprehensive workplace health management
English
German
Flat hierarchies
Clear structures
Experience
Required:
At least
5 years of professional experience
in technical B2B sales
(Retail / E-Grocery / Cold Chain / Packaging)
Proven track record in complex solution selling
Understanding of logistics & temperature-controlled distribution
(Retail / FMCG / E-Com)
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e.g.
Senior Sales Manager
Business Development Manager
Key Account Manager
(Senior Industry Advisor)
(m/f/d)
e.g.
Food Retail
E-Grocery
(Last-Mile) Logistics
Packaging / Cold Chain
Intralogistics
Skills
Required:
Hunter mentality
Established network in Food Retail / E-Grocery
Strategic, resilient mindset
Complex solution selling
Deep logistics / cold-chain expertise
Advantageous:
experience with/at intralogistics providers/integrators
(e.g. KNAPP, SSI Schäfer, AutoStore, Dematic)
Network in capital goods, (last-mile) logistics or procurement
Executive presence
Trustworthy demeanor at C-/VP-level
Strong consulting / connector mindset
(for Advisor track)
Proactive
Network-oriented
Analytical
Implementation-focused
Education
Preferred:
Degree in Business Administration
Engineering
Logistics
or a related field
Equivalent professional experience accepted
Must:
English fluent/C1
Advantageous:
Another EU language (e.g. German / French / Spanish)
Willingness to travel internationally (30–50 %)
Any time in consultation with management
Individually customizable
Annual salary reviews
Performance-related
Tasks
Expand business development & sales
for Food Solutions
(existing + new customers)
Initiate & execute customer-specific pilot projects
(Retail / E-Grocery)
Analyze markets, trends & competition
Support PE reporting & strategy projects
Responsibility
External:
Retail / E-Grocery decision makers
(up to C-/VP-level)
Intralogistics integrators
(e.g. KNAPP, SSI Schäfer, AutoStore, Dematic)
Internal:
Product Management
R&D
Operations
Senior Industry Advisor / Board Level Connector:
Responsible also for:
Warm introductions
Pipeline support
Senior meetings
Account planning
va-Q-tec Thermal Solutions GmbH
ca. 300
Cold-chain solutions
(multi-use thermoboxes)
(multi-use thermoboxes)
Leader in advanced insulation technology
Innovative products and solutions
Committed to sustainability and climate protection
Specialized in temperature-controlled logistics
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