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Account Manager Chocolate and Sweet Applications DACH

Grapefrute is a talent acquisition partner specializing in the life sciences and consumer goods industries, offering intelligent sourcing and executive search services.

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Employee count: 1-10

Germany only

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Account Manager will focus on a few of the company's large or very complex customers within a designated geographic territory and market (bakery, chocolate confectionery, ice cream and sweet dairy). In this role, you will handle critical or complex products (such as cocoa and chocolate, fats and oils, starches, sweeteners and texturizers) that require excellent client relationship skills to maintain competitive positioning.

The role can be home-based in Germany.

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop a plan to establish and maintain account relationships and meet personal sales targets.
  • Build a business plan for each account.
  • Coordinate the use of resources to provide value-added services to accounts.
  • Develop strong client relationships that provide significant input to planning product, price and service strategies.
  • Support the supervisor and other sales professionals in developing new market opportunities in the designated territory or market.
  • Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
  • Travelling up to 25 % of the time.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience in commercial roles in B2B food ingredients industry
  • Data-driven
  • Business acumen
  • Growth mindset, results-driven and excellent communication skills
  • Fluent in English andf German

Benefits

We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

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Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

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Germany +/- 0 hours

About Grapefrute

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At the heart of Grapefrute's identity is a deeply ingrained, people-focused culture. Since its inception in 2009, born from years of in-house and RPO staffing experience, the mission has been clear: to address a shortage of ethical recruiters who genuinely understand the nuances of the life sciences and consumer goods sectors. This isn't just about filling positions; it's about working smarter, building enduring relationships with both clients and candidates to ensure specialized, targeted matching and perfect fits. The team at Grapefrute values real service, real connections, and, ultimately, real results. There's a conscious move away from self-promotion and sales-target-driven mentalities, opting instead for communication rooted in authenticity. They firmly believe that individual connections are the cornerstone of their success, a principle lived out daily in their operations. This philosophy extends to how they view their own team members, fostering an environment where respect, collaboration, and mutual support are vital.

Grapefrute's operational ethos is built on several key pillars. Continuous improvement is paramount; every engagement, even successful ones, is seen as an opportunity for learning and growth, with feedback accepted with gratitude. Processes, systems, and outcomes are constantly reviewed to identify areas for positive change. Proactive thinking is another core tenet, emphasizing the creation of lasting solutions by anticipating future needs rather than merely reacting to current situations. This forward-looking approach allows them to develop long-term strategies that benefit their partners. Furthermore, Grapefrute is acutely aware of its global impact. Every decision is weighed considering its effect on the world and the environment, actively supporting companies, industries, and innovators dedicated to building a stronger, healthier, and more inclusive future. With an international, multi-lingual team, Grapefrute has been global from day one, enabling them to reach further and forge new connections across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, seamlessly integrating with existing HR and Talent Acquisition teams to provide flexible, values-led recruitment solutions.

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