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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Purpose and Overview of the Role

The purpose of this role is to successfully present Dawn & Royal Steensma products and solutions to baking customers and support their optimal application.

This position is based in North and East Germany and reports to the Senior Business Development Sales Manager.

What will you do as a Sales Application Specialist at Dawn Foods?

• Analyze the needs and requirements of our customers in the sweet baked goods sector.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and other support departments.
• Conduct regular customer visits.
• Develop and present tailor-made customer solutions from an application technology perspective.
• Provide on-site support for the technical implementation and adoption of new products.
• Deliver product presentations and training directly to customers or at our technical center.
• Represent our products at trade fairs, events, workshops, and customer meetings.
• Support the introduction of new products to the market.
• Conduct internal training sessions for the Sales team.

What does it take to be a Sales Application Specialist at Dawn Foods?

You have a strong customer and sales orientation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sweet baked goods and their production. Your commitment to helping customers succeed is outstanding.

Additionally, you meet the following profile:

• Completed vocational training as a master baker, pastry chef, or chef, or as a pastry chef/patissier.
• In-depth knowledge of sweet baked goods, recipes, and baking processes.
• Familiarity with industrial and artisanal production methods.
• Several years of experience in application technology or technical customer support, ideally in the sweet baked goods sector.
• Proficiency in German (negotiation level) and basic English skills.
• High willingness to travel (approximately 90% of working hours).
• Strong self-motivation and a well-structured approach to work.
• Flexibility and resilience to best meet customer needs.

If this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for, click "Apply Now" and start your journey with Dawn Foods today!

Why Should You Apply?

At Dawn, you'll be part of an innovative company that values and recognizes your unique contributions while helping you reach your full potential. Our commitment to excellence extends to our employees, offering development opportunities to support your career growth. Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary, holiday pay, Christmas bonus, company pension plan + performance bonus.
• Company car (for private use as well).
• Home office arrangement.
• 38-hour work week.
• 30 days of annual leave plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Discounted meals with our partners.
• Exclusive employee offers with partner companies (gym memberships, bike leasing, mental health counseling).
• Employee discount on Dawn products.

You’ll also be able to enjoy such benefits as:

• Employee assistance program to support you and your family.
• Volunteer program; spend a day volunteering in your local community.
• Internal recognition platform.
• Access to over 10,000 courses on the LinkedIn Learning platform.
• Monthly wellness initiatives.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 36630