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We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.\nThis position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.\nJob Purpose and Impact\nThe Sales Manager will drive strategic growth, build trusted customer partnerships, and deliver sustainable commercial results in line with Cargill’s values of integrity, collaboration, and customer focus.\nThis role is ideal for a commercially driven professional with experience in the chocolate gourmet sector, who thrives in a customer-centric, fast-paced, and purpose-led environment.\nKey Accountabilities\nOwn and expand strategic key accounts\nDevelop and execute account strategies and business plans that deliver profitable growth and long-term value.\nAct as a trusted advisor, building deep, credibility-based customer relationships.\n\nDeliver strong commercial performance\nAchieve and exceed sales targets, revenue growth, and margin goals.\nApply value-based selling and disciplined execution to drive results.\n\nBuild customer-driven business plans\nCreate tailored account plans aligned with customer objectives, market dynamics, and Cargill’s portfolio.\nUse data, insights, and market intelligence to identify risks and growth opportunities.\n\n Lead cross-functional collaboration\nCoordinate internal teams (sales, supply chain, technical, customer service) to deliver value-added solutions.\nChampion a one-team mindset to consistently meet customer commitments.\n\nInfluence product, pricing, and service strategy\nLeverage customer insights to shape product development, pricing strategy, and service excellence.\nBring the voice of the customer into commercial and strategic decision-making.\n\nIdentify and unlock new growth opportunities\nPartner with leadership and peers to develop new markets, categories, and customers within your territory.\nSupport innovation and business expansion initiatives.\n\nOperate with autonomy and accountability\nIndependently manage complex commercial challenges with sound judgment.\nEscalate only the most critical issues, balancing risk management and customer trust.\n\nLive Cargill’s values every day\nAct with integrity, respect, and transparency.\nContribute to a high-performance, inclusive, and continuously improving culture. #LI-AC8\n\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience\nMinimum of 5 years of related work experience in thechocolate gourmet domain.\nShowing a growth mindset, be result driven and having excellent communication skills.\nExcellent English language skills, and proficiency in French.\nOther minimum qualifications may apply.\nOur Offer\nWe provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.\nWe welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.\nInterested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:\nFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cargill\nCargill is committed to being an inclusive employer. 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