Sales and Business Development Manager Foodservice and Retail
GrapefruteMadrid, Community of Madrid, Spain • Malta • Cyprus, Cyprus • Greece
Posted September 26, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Grapefrute is a talent acquisition expert for innovation and R&D in consumer goods and life sciences. We specialize in executive searches and finding specialists and leadership for innovative companies, using smarter systems to fill in-demand, competitive roles. Our experience in the industry, understanding of our candidates, and partnerships with companies allow us to be more proactive, creative, and competitive than other recruiting firms. Our clients are innovators in: Nutrition | Personal Care | Pharma | Consumer Healthcare | Biotechnology | Chemicals Grapefrute, Smarter searches. Creative matching. Real passion.
Job Description
Jones Kent is seeking a Sales and Business Development Manager to expand its B2B portfolio into the retail and foodservice sectors in Spain and surrounding countries. The role involves driving sales, building client relationships, and identifying new market opportunities, focusing on key ingredients like ice cream, chocolate, and dairy products. This is an international trading business sourcing quality commodity ingredients.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the food industry, particularly in Spain.
- Extensive distribution/supply chain know-how.
- Comfortable in setting up a business model.
- Proven track record in both foodservice and retail sectors.
- Experience and knowledge in categories like dairy, beverages, ice cream, and sweet products in the Spanish market.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Dynamic work environment
- Opportunity to lead expansion into new sectors
- Fluency in Spanish and English