<p><strong>Global Sales Director – Freeze‑Dried Ingredients (B2B) m/f/d</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Home Office, Europe (preferred) or Cairo<br> <strong>Department:</strong> Commercial<br> <strong>Travel:</strong> Frequent international travel required</p> <p><strong>About the Company</strong></p> <p>Our client is investing <strong>300 million USD</strong> in a state‑of‑the‑art production facility, positioning itself as one of the most advanced agri‑food manufacturers in the Middle East. The new plant produces a wide portfolio of high‑value ingredients for global B2B customers:</p> <p><strong>Product Portfolio</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Citrus concentrates</strong> (orange, lemon, grapefruit)</li> <li><strong>Tomato concentrates</strong> (competitive alternative to Italy/Spain for EU importers)</li> <li><strong>Multi‑fruit purées</strong> (mango, guava, strawberry, tropical blends)</li> <li><strong>Cloudy juice concentrates</strong> (first plant of its kind in the Middle East)</li> <li><strong>IQF frozen fruits &#x26; vegetables</strong> (strawberries, broccoli, beans, artichokes)</li> <li><strong>Freeze‑dried fruits &#x26; vegetables</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Customer Segments</strong></p> <p><strong>1. Blending Houses</strong></p> <p>Use fruit purées, citrus &#x26; tomato concentrates, multi‑fruit blends, and cloudy juice concentrates.<br> Supported by orange pulp cells, citrus aroma essences, and cold‑extracted oils for flavor enhancement.</p> <p><strong>2. Food &#x26; Beverage Processors</strong></p> <p>Purchase nutrient‑rich purées, concentrates, IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried strawberries, and citrus oils.<br> Products engineered for efficient production, consistency, and premium quality.</p> <p><strong>3. Retail &#x26; Food Service</strong></p> <p>Ready‑to‑use IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried fruits, and NFC orange juice.<br> Designed for convenience, sustainability, and superior freshness.</p> <p><strong>4. Private Label Manufacturers</strong></p> <p>Tailored solutions using purées, IQF fruits/vegetables, and freeze‑dried ingredients.<br> Flexible formats and packaging to help brands differentiate in competitive markets.</p> <p><strong>Global Markets</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>North America</strong> – beverage companies, private label brands</li> <li><strong>Europe</strong> – competing with Spain, Italy, Germany in citrus &#x26; tomato concentrates</li> <li><strong>Asia</strong> – tropical purées and freeze‑dried ingredients</li> <li><strong>GCC / Middle East</strong> – strong demand for juice concentrates and frozen produce</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Role – Global Sales Director Freeze‑Dried Ingredients (B2B)</strong></p> <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Sales Director</strong> to lead commercial growth in the freeze‑dried category. You will expand market presence, drive revenue, and build long‑term strategic relationships across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.</p> <p>This role requires deep e