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)
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) Test your suitability now and schedule an initial interview
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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