Technical Sales Manager (m/f/d) Middle East

For over 100 years, RAPS has stood for exceptional taste and innovative solutions as a trusted ingredient specialist. Our comprehensive service, carefully selected raw materials, and strong technological expertise make us a reliable partner for customers in industry, craft, and gastronomy worldwide. With more than 900 employees across the globe, we combine cutting-edge technology with creativity to set trends and bring outstanding flavor to the market. RAPS is in a strong financial position and pursues a clear growth strategy, offering motivated talents the opportunity to shape the future with us.

Your responsibilities:

As Technical Sales Manager, you will implement company objectives in technical, commercial, and strategic terms. Your mission is to advise customers and business partners, develop solutions, and foster long-term relationships that drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. In particular, you will:

  • Conduct customer visits across the region to support sales targets with technical expertise.
  • Provide product and application consulting during customer projects.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations, workshops, seminars, and trainings locally and internationally.
  • Develop and document framework recipes aligned with customer requirements.
  • Evaluate new product developments and competitor products from a sensory and technological perspective.
  • Create functional and sensory product solutions for competitive markets and optimize existing recipes.
  • Plan, execute, and document product and application tests at customer sites.
  • Identify new business opportunities through portfolio screening, production capability assessments, and retail store checks.
  • Contribute proactively to new product concepts and innovations.
  • Document all customer interactions in the CRM system.
  • Prepare for and participate in trade fairs and exhibitions.

Requirements for the role:

  • Degree in Food Technology (mandatory).
  • Professional experience in the meat industry preferred.
  • Strong technical expertise combined with commercial acumen.
  • Preferably based in the Middle East (Dubai or surrounding region). Other locations may be considered depending on qualifications and fit.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Independent, proactive, and culturally adaptable.
  • Willingness to travel across the Middle East region.
  • Fluent in English; additional regional languages are an advantage.

What we offer:

  • The chance to actively shape our expansion in the Middle East. We are committed to growing our presence and are looking for motivated professionals to join us on this exciting journey.
  • Flexibility: consultant or employed basis, home office or office setup.
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative product development and market expansion.
  • A collaborative, growth-oriented company culture.

Contact:

Are you ready to shape the future of RAPS? We look forward to receiving your confidential application. Please send it by e-mail to personal@raps.com. Ms. Fabienne Rosa will be happy to provide you with further details on +49 9221 807-136.

RAPS GmbH & Co. KG
Adalbert-Raps-Str. 1
95326 Kulmbach
personal@raps.com
www.raps.com