Sales Manager - Food Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Manager within the food manufacturing sector, based in Jakarta, offering a hybrid working arrangement. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building and nurturing customer relationships and driving business growth through innovative product offerings. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to excellence in the food industry, providing you with the platform to make an impact on both established and emerging markets.

Sales Manager Food Manufacturing

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Jakarta

What you'll do:

As a Sales Manager Food Manufacturing based in Jakarta, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation’s presence in Indonesia’s vibrant food industry. Your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around identifying new business opportunities, developing innovative solutions for customers, and executing well-structured sales strategies that align with broader regional objectives. You will be instrumental in managing existing client relationships while also seeking out new prospects across confectionery, ice cream, biscuit snacks, and related sectors.

• Develop new customers and products while expanding into untapped markets to maximise sales volumes, margins, and overall profitability within the chocolate segment.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Service to ensure timely delivery of goods and proactively follow up on accounts receivable, maintaining dependable relationships with key clients for sustainable business growth.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Product Development teams regarding new product launches, competitor activities, and specific customer requirements to stay ahead in the market.
• Prepare comprehensive sales proposals and presentations tailored to individual customer needs, ensuring alignment with company objectives and commercial goals.
• Translate regional sales strategies into actionable local plans by leading their implementation to achieve commercial targets and strengthen market presence.

What you bring:

To excel as a Sales Manager Food Manufacturing in Jakarta, you will bring extensive experience from B2B environments within the food sector—particularly those involving confectionery or snack products. Your educational foundation in science or food technology equips you with technical insight that complements your commercial expertise. Fluency in English allows you to communicate clearly across multicultural teams; additional Mandarin proficiency would be appreciated. Your history of exceeding sales targets through both hunting for new business opportunities and cultivating existing relationships demonstrates your dependability as a partner.

• A bachelor’s degree in science or a related field is required; a background in food technology is especially valued for this position.
• Proficiency in English—both written and verbal—is essential for effective communication across diverse teams; Mandarin language skills are considered an advantage.
• At least five years’ experience in B2B sales within the food industry is necessary, ideally focusing on confectionery, ice cream, or biscuit snacks segments.
• Demonstrated understanding of current trends and developments within Indonesia’s food sector enables you to anticipate market shifts effectively.
• A proven track record of successfully acquiring new customers while growing existing accounts highlights your ability to nurture long-term partnerships.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader within Indonesia’s thriving food manufacturing sector due to its unwavering commitment to quality products and customer satisfaction. Employees benefit from an inclusive workplace culture where teamwork is celebrated and every voice matters—creating an environment where ideas are freely shared for collective improvement. Flexible working arrangements—including hybrid options—allow employees greater autonomy over their schedules while maintaining close connections with their teams.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in food manufacturing sales to new heights while enjoying flexibility and meaningful collaboration—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits!

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.