Summary
Location
Hungerford, Cork
Type
full-time
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About this role
Are you ready for a new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
We’re here to better our world with biology.
Join us as our new Head of Sales, Dairy, UK&I
Drive growth, nurture key relationships, and lead our dedicated team to success. Your expertise will shape the future of our sales initiatives and contribute meaningfully to the leadership team.
Welcome to FBB Europe – Dairy Team
As the leader of the UK & Ireland sales team within FBB Dairy, Europe, you will be part of the Central North Europe Leadership Team, reporting directly into the Senior Director for Dairy, Central North Europe and working closely with multiple stakeholders including customer service, commercial development, and application experts. Your role is pivotal in fostering a collaborative environment and driving sales excellence across the region.
In this role you’ll make an impact by:
Coaching and leading the dairy sales team to meet and exceed sales budget targets on a year-to-year basis in the defined sales area
Being an active member and contributor of the Central North Europe Leadership team
Role modelling and providing an excellent level of support and leadership to both internal and external customers
Managing all aspects of customer and distributor relationships; forecast and forecast changes, pricing, contracts, IP and complaints
In collaboration with regional and local marketing drive launches of new concepts including PR activities, planning customer seminars, innovation days and local sales campaigns
To succeed you must hold:
M.Sc./B.Sc. in Food Science or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience gained in a leadership position within the food manufacturing industry, preferably within a dairy or cheese producer. Alternatively, we could consider candidates with food ingredients experience catering to the needs of the Dairy and/or food industry.
Solid background in sales management.
The ability to motivate a team effectively is important.
The flexibility to travel frequently (up to 50%) to maintain and grow customer connections.
Experience in driving and leading complex contracts and price negotiations with Focus Accounts and Distributors.
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
Application deadline: 27/01/2026
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
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Other facts
About Novonesis
At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces.
Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live.
Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our solutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless.
The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs.
Let’s better our world with biology.
What you'll do
- The Head of Sales will coach and lead the dairy sales team to meet and exceed sales targets while managing customer and distributor relationships. This role also involves collaborating with marketing to drive new product launches and sales campaigns.
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