We are looking for a  Sales Manager   Are you our new B2B Technical Ingredient Sales Manager?     Apetit Kasviöljy is Finland's largest manufacturer of healthy rapeseed oils, rapeseed powder and oil press cake. The production in our oil mill in Kirkkonummi is designed to burden the environment as little as possible with mechanical pressing, utilizing the whole seed and getting its energy from its own bioenergy plant. Our customers are food and feed industry, professional kitchens and consumers. We offer meaningful work in the field of healthy and sustainable plant-based foods.  As a Sales Manager you are working with both food and feed industry customers. Your responsibilities include:  market research, identifying business opportunities and finding relevant contacts  working together with customers. Developing and maintaining strong customer, distributor and stakeholder relationships  independently solving moderately complex sales tasks  setting sales targets and keeping track of your results  networking and building awareness of our products   We are expecting from you:  a proven track record selling ingredients to producers and marketers of food products a strong mindset & skillset to strategically pursue new opportunities in the sale of ingredients  a hands-on and proactive way of working  an ability to grow a network to generate new business.   This is a new position, and the role is a fundamental part in building new business for Apetit Group. To be successful in this role the candidate has:  a minimum of five years of food ingredient industry sales or food product development experience working knowledge of food science and product development. Ideally demonstrated success in product formulation and ingredient selection projects in food manufacturing. an academic background  exceptional teamwork skills. Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including R&D, supply chain, procurement and food safety/quality in a relatively small organization.  to be self-driven and business oriented.    a passion for building great customer experience   great communication skills in English, additional languages are an advantage  willingness to travel within Europe  This job posting is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties and responsibilities.  We offer you an interesting and challenging possibility to work with sustainable plant-based products. You will work in a non-hierarchical and supportive work environment with professionals committed to our company values – Responsible operations, Bold renewal and Success through cooperation. This is a permanent position. Office is located in Kirkkonummi, Finland, but working remotely is also negotiable.     More information about the position will be provided by Business Development Manager Jenny Tallberg on Tuesday 4th of April 2023 between 3:00 - 5:00 pm or on Wednesday 12th of April 2023 between 8:00 - 9:00 am. She can be reached on 010 402 2342.    If you are interested in the position, submit your application with resume.