Technical Sales Representative – Pet Food – France - Remote/Flexible Working - €45,000 – €60,000

Technical Sales Representative – Pet Food – France

Remote/Flexible Working – €45,000 – €60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

The Job

This is a technical sales role supporting pet food manufacturers across Western Europe, with a focus on wet pet food solutions and ingredients. You’ll be responsible for managing existing customer relationships, developing new business, and providing technical support across a range of applications. The role combines commercial sales with technical consultation, working closely with customers to understand their manufacturing requirements and recommend suitable ingredient solutions. You’ll also support product trials, application discussions, and long‑term partnership development within the pet food sector. This is a remote‑based role with regular travel across Western Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with wet pet food manufacturers across Western Europe
• Promote ingredient solutions and support customers with technical applications
• Identify new business opportunities and develop sales within the sector
• Provide product guidance and support during trials and formulation discussions
• Work closely with suppliers, technical teams, and product managers
• Carry out customer visits, presentations, and product demonstrations
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements
• Manage pipeline activity, forecasting, and reporting through CRM systems
• Support new product launches and ongoing account development

The Company

A global business operating within ingredients and speciality products, supporting customers across food, nutrition, animal nutrition, and industrial sectors. The company works with manufacturers throughout Europe and offers a broad portfolio of technical ingredient solutions.

The Candidate

• Experience within pet food, animal nutrition, food ingredients, or a related sector
• Background in technical sales, commercial sales, or account management
• Good understanding of wet pet food manufacturing or ingredients
• Comfortable managing customer relationships across different European markets
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel regularly across Western Europe
• Fluent English required; additional European languages beneficial
• Technical knowledge in food science, animal nutrition, or functional ingredients an advantage
• Existing contacts within the European pet food industry useful but not essential

The Package

• €45,000 – €60,000 salary depending on experience
• Bonus and benefits package
• Fully remote/flexible working environment
• International career development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with leading pet food manufacturers across Europe
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Candidate Requirements

• Hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role
• Have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment