Business Development Manager – Industrial Sales
Business Development Manager – Industrial Sales
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Location
Europe
experience
5 – 10 years
Hours
Full time
EWS Group is recruiting on behalf of our U.S. partner, Harris Spice Company, for this fantastic job offer.
Hannie van der Linden CHRO | EWS Group
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead the growth of our bulk spice ingredient sales to Industrial Food manufacturers across Europe. This role will focus on building new and managing current relationships with industrial customers, promoting our range of ground spices and ingredients, and facilitating supply either from local stock held in the Netherlands/Belgium warehouses or via forward contracts directly from our Vietnam production facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a sales strategy targeting industrial customers EU country-wise in the food manufacturing, processing, and ingredient sectors.
- Identify new business opportunities and build a strong pipeline of potential clients across Europe.
- Promote the company’s range of ground spices and ingredients, highlighting quality excellence, sourcing transparency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinate logistics and inventory management with internal teams to support timely supply from local European stock or via forward orders from Vietnam.
- Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and delivery schedules in alignment with company goals.
- Maintain strong customer relationships through ongoing account management and support.
- Gather market intelligence, track industry trends, and provide feedback to internal teams on product and market development.
- Attend Food shows, industry conventions and visit customers regularly.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in B2B sales to industrial food customers or related sectors (e.g., ingredients, food processing, agriculture).
- Strong understanding of supply chain logistics, particularly import/export and regional distribution within Europe.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and travel as required.
- Familiarity with spice or ingredient markets is highly desirable.
- Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
What we offer
This role comes with a competitive and attractive compensation and benefits package, aligned with market standards and tailored to your experience and level of responsibility.
In addition to a strong base salary, the package typically includes performance-related incentives, the tools and support you need to succeed in a European business development role, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
The exact details will be discussed transparently during the interview process to ensure a clear mutual fit.
About Harris Spice
Harris Spice Company, a global leader in premium spices and herbs, delivers over 500 high-quality varieties to markets across North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, Southeast Asia, and Central America. We carry forward a legacy of trust, innovation, and responsible sourcing. We work directly with growers in key origin regions like India and Vietnam to ensure consistent quality, traceability, and supply chain integrity. With over 40 years of industry expertise, we provide tailored flavor solutions through in-house R&D, rigorous food safety protocols, and value-added processing. Our mission is rooted in enhancing daily life for farming communities and building a sustainable, resilient future through long-term partnerships and continuous improvement.
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Hannie van der Linden
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