<hr> <table style="height:45.9972px;width:100%;border-style:solid;background-color:#043c5a;border-color:#aaa5a5" border="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height:45.9972px"> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center">City : Zaandam </td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center">State : Noord-Holland (NL-NH) </td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center">Country : Netherlands (NL) </td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center">Requisition Number: 45219 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Drive growth at a defining moment for plant-based proteins Bunge connects farms to consumers, delivering essential food, feed, and fuel solutions globally. Following a significant expansion of our protein ingredients platform and production capabilities, our European business is entering an exciting new growth phase. With a broader portfolio, increased production capacity, and a stronger presence in Non‑GMO protein solutions, now is the time to accelerate market development — and grow our commercial team accordingly. We are looking for a Senior Manager Sales, Protein Ingredients to help capture this opportunity and further expand Bunge’s position across Europe. This is a senior, externally focused sales role, based in Zaandam, the Netherlands, with regular on‑site presence and flexibility for regional travel. Your role As Senior Manager Sales, Protein Ingredients, you are a key commercial representative of Bunge in Europe. You will focus on developing new customer opportunities while growing selected strategic accounts, positioning Bunge as a trusted partner across applications spanning Distribution, Fermentation, and Plant‑Based solutions for Feed and Food. You will operate in close alignment with another senior sales counterpart, contributing jointly to regional growth, while independently owning customer relationships and commercial execution within your scope. This role suits someone who enjoys being close to customers, opening doors, and converting opportunity into sustainable, profitable business in a technically complex market. Key responsibilities <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Drive sales and profitability of Bunge’s plant-based protein ingredient portfolio across Europe</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Develop new customer relationships and expand existing key and strategic accounts</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Execute regional commercial strategies, including portfolio focus, pricing, margin management, priorities, and supply considerations</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Work cross‑functionally with operations, supply chain, R&D, and marketing to unlock value and ensure strong execution</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Represent Bunge in senior‑level customer interactions and at relevant industry events</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Contribute to demand planning and forecasting activities</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Collaborate closely with peers and internal stakeholders to support consistent, sustainable growth</li> </ul> Success in this role is driven by commercial judgment, relationship‑building, and persistence — not by working alone or having all the answers on day one. What you bring While experience in protein ingredients is a strong advantage, sales leadership and commercial drive are the most important success factors in this role. You bring: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Senior sales experience in food ingredients</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">A strong track record of developing markets and creating customer demand</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Experience managing complex customer relationships at decision‑maker level</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Solid understanding of ingredient solutions and customer value drivers</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">High business acumen and comfort working in cross‑functional, international organizations</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">A proactive, resilient approach and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Science, Chemistry, Meat Science, or similar</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Minimum 7 years of senior level commercial experience in the food industry</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Willingness to travel extensively across Europe (typically 2–3 days per week), spending significant time with customers and partners</li> </ul> What we offer <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">A senior sales role at a transformational moment for Bunge’s Protein Ingredients business</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">The opportunity to contribute directly to market expansion following a major portfolio and capacity increase</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">An inclusive, informal culture that values ownership, collaboration, and diverse perspectives</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Strong development support through training, learning, and international exposure</li> <li style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray">Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, flexible benefits, and a solid pension plan</li> </ul> Ready to make an impact? Apply with your CV and a short motivation tailored to this role. Bunge is committed to building inclusive teams and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, background, or identity. Agencies: unsolicited profiles are not appreciated. Any submissions are at your own risk. #LI-MV1<hr> At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com. Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core: • We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive • We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative • We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge <hr>

Senior Manager Sales, Protein Ingredients (Europe) (Zaandam, NH, NL, 1506 MA) @ Bunge

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