Sales Manager QSR

Sales Manager QSR – Customer Brands OOH/FS
 

At Paulig, we believe every meal, cup, and moment should be full of flavour — and that bold ideas can make the world a tastier, more sustainable place. As a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter.

Now we’re looking for a Sales Manager QSR – Customer Brands OOH/FS to join our passionate team and help us shape the future of food and beverages. You will be based in Europe, in one of Paulig´s offices (hybrid) and report to the OOH Customer Brands Director, working closely with a great team of colleagues across Europe.
 

Your role in the blend

As Sales Manager QSR – Customer Brands OOH/FS, you will play a key role in accelerating profitable growth within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) channel across Europe. You’ll build strong commercial partnerships with leading QSR groups and franchise operators, turning customer insights into winning strategies and long-term value for both Paulig and our customers.
 

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement the QSR channel strategy to support Paulig’s Out-of-Home growth ambition across Europe

• Own and grow strategic relationships with key QSR customers, leading tenders, negotiations, RFPs and menu development discussions

• Drive assortment expansion and category development across wraps, chips, snacking, sauces and spices

• Ensure forecast accuracy, service levels and operational excellence in close collaboration with Sales Operations and Supply Chain

• Collaborate cross-functionally and provide regular performance, risk and opportunity updates
   

Your key ingredients

You’re a commercially driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys building long-term customer partnerships. You combine strong business acumen with hands-on execution and feel comfortable navigating complex, multi-country accounts.
 

To succeed in this role, you likely have:

• minimum of 5+ years of commercial experience within Foodservice, QSR, Retail or B2B food industries

• Proven experience managing large or multi-country strategic accounts

• Strong track record in tenders, pricing negotiations and operational problem-solving

• Solid understanding of QSR operations, menu engineering and foodservice quality requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics or a related field, and fluency in English (additional European languages are a strong advantage)

The flavours we bring

Working at Paulig, a family-owned company, means being part of an international community with bold ambitions and an inclusive growth culture.
 

We offer:

• A purpose-driven workplace – we’re building a healthier, more sustainable food culture

• Continuous learning – access to LinkedIn Learning and development programs

• Flexibility – the office is our main workplace, with the possibility to work from home part of the week

• A passionate, international team – diverse backgrounds that spark creativity and collaboration
   

Interested?

Join us on our journey to build a flavourful and more sustainable future. Please apply latest March 1st. We review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible and bring your unique flavour to Paulig.
 

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to Commercial Director OOH Stijn Meersman by email ([email protected]).
 

Want to learn more about working at Paulig and what we offer? Visit www.pauliggroup.com.

 

About Paulig

Paulig is an international food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides Tex Mex, snacks, coffees, world foods and spices. The company's brands include Santa Maria, Paulig, Conimex, Risenta, Poco Loco and Zanuy, among others. In 2024, the company’s sales amounted to approximately EUR 1.2 billion. Paulig was founded in 1876 and is 100% owned by the Paulig family. The company has 2,400 employees in 13 different countries united by the purpose For a life full of flavour.
www.pauliggroup.com