Area Sales Manager

VEOS Group is a global leader in high-quality animal proteins for pet food. Since 1974, the company has been at the forefront of circular innovation, transforming by-products into premium, protein-rich ingredients.

With headquarters in Belgium, production sites worldwide, they are committed to the strictest quality standards—from research and development to final delivery. The international sales team partners closely with customers, delivering tailored solutions to meet their every need. As a modern, circular company, they focus on sustainability and excellence, ensuring their products meet the highest industry demands. Significant growth is expected in export,and you just might be the Area Sales Manager we are looking for to develop the growth strategy.

At Veos, they go beyond proteins—they create value and contribute to a sustainable circular future.

Driving the sales engine in international markets

• You build strong relationships with key accounts in the United States and Canada.
• You identify and approach potential customers to generate new business into long-term commitment.
• You develop and execute the annual sales plan by analyzing B2B pet food trends, driving turnover growth and optimizing profitability.
• You translate customer demands to the internal teams and communicate efficiently with the different business units.
• You organize client meetings and presentations to procurement and sourcing teams.
• You strategically think with customers to identify new business opportunities, product developments.
• You report to the Sales Director.
  

Commercial and international networker

Requirements

• University degree or College degree in a business, commercial, engineering or a technical field ideally in the nutritional or food sciences.
• You have 5+ years of international commercial experience in roles such as Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, or Product/Marketing Manager—ideally within pet food, food or ingredients industry.
• Fluently in English. Another language like Spanish is an asset but not mandatory.

Competences

• You communicate easily at different levels and with different cultures.
• You have strong commercial talent and entrepreneurial spirit.
• You are a self-starter, ambitious and independent.
• You have a proven track record of growing territory and increasing B2B revenue targets.
• You are service-oriented and have good instincts that enable you to answer commercial and technical questions together with internal specialists.
• You have a hands-on mentality.

• A competitive salary and additional benefits.
• A career in a field that supports this generation as well as future generations in innovative nutrition, sustainability and circular economy.
• A market leading group with advanced manufacturing units across the EU and outside EU, ensuring flexible and efficient supply.
• A position to quickly participate in international trade at the various levels.
• A dynamic international workplace combined with a supportive management structure.
• Opportunities for personal development and growth.
• Passionate and experienced people and an informal working atmosphere.
• Join this fast-growing, family-run company with an open culture where your input drives success in a challenging role.
  

Veos Group has entrusted the recruitment and selection for this position to Ceres Recruitment. Further information can be obtained by reaching out to Nathalie Platevoet +32483596798.