Flavours Area Manager - Africa

Overview

Cosmos Aromática, a division of Tradebe Life Sciences, is expanding its footprint in Africa and seeks a seasoned Flavours Area Manager for West and Central Africa, preferably located in Ghana, Ivory Coast, or Nigeria. This role offers the chance to lead commercial growth in the food flavour sector across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement commercial strategies for the West and Central African markets.
• Identify, develop, and secure new opportunities within the Food & Beverage sector.
• Strengthen and manage strategic relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners.
• Achieve annual targets regarding sales, profit margins, and overall profitability.
• Cultivate and maintain a robust pipeline of projects and potential business deals.
• Lead negotiations and assist with contract management processes.
• Keep abreast of market trends, customer demands, and competitor moves to spot growth prospects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical, R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Prepare precise sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports.
• Represent the company at client meetings, industry gatherings, and trade events.

Qualifications and Skills

• Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Food Science, Chemistry, Marketing, or related fields.
• Minimum of five years of commercial experience in the food flavours industry.
• Demonstrated success in business development and driving sales growth in African markets.
• In-depth knowledge of the Food & Beverage industry across West and Central Africa.
• Well-established network including customers, distributors, and industry stakeholders in the region.
• Experience in managing distributor networks and indirect sales channels.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset with ability to operate independently.
• Residency in Africa with citizenship or passport allowing extensive visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel in West and Central Africa.
• Willingness and availability to travel frequently within the region.
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory; additional African languages advantageous.

Additional Information

Join Cosmos Aromática to be part of a dynamic and innovative multinational company with ambitious growth objectives throughout Africa. Your role will be pivotal in crafting and executing regional expansion strategies, working with top Food & Beverage manufacturers and distributors.