EUROPE Sales Manager Citrus and Multi Fruit products B2B m/f/d

European Sales Manager – Citrus & Multi‑Fruit Ingredients (B2B) m/f/d

Location: Home Office (Europe) or Office‑Based (Cairo)

Travel: Frequent international travel required

Company Overview

Our client is investing 300M USD in a state‑of‑the‑art production facility delivering a broad portfolio of high‑value fruit and vegetable ingredients for global B2B customers.

Core Product Portfolio

• Citrus concentrates (orange, lemon, grapefruit)
• Tomato concentrates (EU‑focused, Italy/Spain competitor)
• Multi‑fruit purées (mango, guava, strawberry, tropical blends)
• Cloudy juice concentrates (first plant of its kind in the Middle East)
• IQF fruits & vegetables (strawberries, broccoli, beans, artichokes)
• Freeze‑dried fruits & vegetables (supplements, functional foods)

Key Customer Segments

• Blending houses – purées, citrus & tomato concentrates, cloudy juices, aroma essences, pulp cells
• Food & beverage processors – nutrient‑rich purées, IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried fruits, citrus oils
• Retail & food service – ready‑to‑use IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried fruits, NFC juices
• Private label manufacturers – tailored purées, IQF, freeze‑dried formats

Export Markets

• North America – beverage companies & private label
• Europe – competing with Spain/Italy/Germany in citrus & tomato
• Asia – tropical purées & freeze‑dried
• GCC – strong demand for concentrates & frozen produce

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager for Citrus & Multi‑Fruit B2B ingredients to accelerate revenue growth, expand market share, and strengthen long‑term customer partnerships across Europe and international markets.

You will represent a rapidly scaling agri‑food manufacturer known for quality, innovation, sustainability , and global export capability .

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Grow key accounts in citrus, multi‑fruit purées, cloudy concentrates, IQF, and freeze‑dried
• Acquire new customers using market intelligence and competitive mapping
• Develop and execute tailored sales strategies for each product category
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, volumes, and annual agreements
• Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality
• Ensure compliance with food safety, labeling, sustainability certifications
• Monitor account KPIs , forecast risks, and resolve challenges proactively
• Represent the company in international markets , navigating cultural and regulatory differences

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Agriculture, Food Science, or related field (MBA is a plus)

7+ years in international sales, including 2+ years in account management

Proven experience in the agri‑food industry (B2B environment), ideally tomato paste or processed foods

Strong market analysis, account management, and data‑driven decision‑making skills

Proficiency in CRM systems and sales tools

Cultural awareness and adaptability in international markets

Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)

Willingness to travel internationally

Benefits

• Home‑office based anywhere in Europe
• Option to work from Cairo HQ
• Opportunity to join a fast‑growing, innovation‑driven food ingredients manufacturer
• High international exposure and strategic commercial responsibility