Sales Manager

Tradin Organic is a global front-runner in organic ingredients. Founded over 30 years ago and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have grown into a worldwide network sourcing, processing, and supplying more than 150 organic ingredients from over 60 origins. Our diverse portfolio carries a wide range of certifications and includes frozen fruit and vegetables, dried fruits, coffee, cocoa, sugar, grains, beans, pulses, seeds, nuts, oils, fats, fruit concentrates, sweeteners, and more.

Our full-service approach is built on a unique supply chain that connects directly with farmers and sourcing projects around the world. With strong traceability, in-house processing facilities –(such as our cocoa factory in the Netherlands and our sunflower plant in Bulgaria) and rigorous quality assurance, we ensure reliable and sustainable ingredient supply.

Tradin Organic operates offices across the globe, fostering a vibrant and diverse team culture. We are part of Acomo N.V., an international group headquartered in Rotterdam, specialized in sourcing, processing, packaging, and distributing natural and plant-based food ingredients, and listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

At Tradin Organic, we don’t just trade organic ingredients. We partner with farmers, invest in sustainable agriculture, and contribute to the Nature Positive movement, helping restore soils, protect biodiversity, and build resilient supply chains.

Together, we supply organic ingredients that taste good and do good.
Join us in our mission to make organic everyone’s first choice.

For our office in the center of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, we are looking for a:

Sales Manager – South Europe

Location: Amsterdam (Hybrid)

Ready to lead commercial growth in South Europe?

If you’re a driven sales professional with a passion for food ingredients and an interest in sustainable supply chains, Tradin Organic offers the next step in your career. We are looking for a Sales Manager to accelerate our growth across Italy, France, Spain and the wider Southern European market.

The Role

As Sales Manager for South Europe, you will own and grow a portfolio of food & beverage manufacturers, distributors, and retail clients. This is a hands-on commercial role where you will be responsible for developing new business, expanding existing accounts, and positioning Tradin Organic as a trusted supplier of organic ingredients.

You will represent Tradin Organic at industry events, trade shows and client visits, translating market opportunities into long-term commercial success.

What You’ll Do

Drive regional growth

• Develop and execute a commercial strategy for Southern Europe

• Identify new opportunities and onboard new customers

Manage key accounts

• Grow and optimize existing customer relationships

• Lead pricing negotiations and contract management

• Monitor forecast, pipeline and margin performance

Commercial operations

• Work closely with quality, logistics and supply chain to ensure smooth delivery

• Manage contract execution and follow up on shipments, documentation and customer needs

Market presence & networking

• Represent Tradin Organic at trade shows, client meetings, and industry events

• Build a strong industry network and track market trends, competitor activity, and product opportunities

What You’ll Bring

• Sales drive with a consultative, solution-oriented approach

• Confidence in presenting, negotiating and closing deals

• Strong organizational skills and ownership mindset

• Passion for sustainable, organic and ethical sourcing is a plus

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• 4–5 years of commercial experience, ideally in B2B food ingredients, agri-commodities, food manufacturing, flavor houses, or related sectors

• Comfortable taking full commercial ownership: pricing, contracts, forecasting, margin management, and customer growth plans

• A natural relationship-builder who understands how business works in Southern European markets both commercially and culturally

• Strong people skills: you genuinely enjoy meeting new customers, nurturing relationships, and developing business

• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with multiple priorities and new challenges

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to negotiate and close deal