Responsible for leading sales activities in Greece and Cyprus, developing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and overseeing a sales team.
Position Title: Sales Manager Foodservice Greece & Cyprus
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 41880
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
As Country Sales Manager Foodservice Greece & Cyprus, you will be responsible for overseeing sales activities for the region. You will lead a team ensuring the achievement of sales targets and the successful implementation of sales strategies. Reporting directly to the Sales Director Food Service South East, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth and maintaining strong relationships with customers in the food service industry.
What you'll be doing.
What you'll need to be successful.
Benefits of the role .
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person-it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
About the team .
You will join an experienced Foodservice Sales team committed to excellence and results across Greece & Cyprus. The team collaborates closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, and other departments to deliver integrated solutions and superior customer experience. As Country Sales Manager, you will be a key part of the regional leadership group and have direct reports focused on sales execution.
About McCain .
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
#LI-KW1
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: Sales
Division: Continental Europe
Department: Food Service Sales Greece
Location(s): GR - Greece : Central Athens : Athens
Company: McCain Hellas Ltd.
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 41880
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
As Country Sales Manager Foodservice Greece & Cyprus, you will be responsible for overseeing sales activities for the region. You will lead a team ensuring the achievement of sales targets and the successful implementation of sales strategies. Reporting directly to the Sales Director Food Service South East, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth and maintaining strong relationships with customers in the food service industry.
What you'll be doing.
- Develop and execute Foodservice sales strategies for Greece & Cyprus to achieve business objectives
- Lead, coach, and inspire the sales team, fostering a culture of performance and collaboration
- Identify and capture market opportunities by analyzing local trends and customer insights
- Manage relationships with key accounts and distributors, overseeing negotiations and contracts
- Represent McCain at national and regional industry events, reinforcing our reputation and presence
- Collaborate with local and regional marketing, supply chain, and commercial teams
- Monitor sales performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement
- Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports for senior management
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and ethical standards
- Promote innovation and process improvement within the sales organization
What you'll need to be successful.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in sales leadership for Foodservice or FMCG markets
- Proven track record of success in sales leadership roles within the food service industry, with a focus on local QSR
- Demonstrated track record in managing and developing sales teams
- Strong knowledge of Greece & Cyprus Foodservice market
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious targets
- Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical ability to interpret market data and formulate insights
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving revenue growth and achieving targets
- Tech: Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Languages: Advanced level in English; fluent proficiency in Greek (spoken and written)
- Valid driver's license (for company car)
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel regularly within the region: Greece & Cyprus
Benefits of the role .
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits.
- Local benefit (Health and Pension insurance)
- Support of the supervisor and team in professional adaptation.
- Employment contract and stable employment.
- Opportunity to work independently in a challenging and international environment.
- Open and friendly colleagues.
- Technical equipment (laptop, cell phone) and company car.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person-it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
About the team .
You will join an experienced Foodservice Sales team committed to excellence and results across Greece & Cyprus. The team collaborates closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, and other departments to deliver integrated solutions and superior customer experience. As Country Sales Manager, you will be a key part of the regional leadership group and have direct reports focused on sales execution.
About McCain .
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
#LI-KW1
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: Sales
Division: Continental Europe
Department: Food Service Sales Greece
Location(s): GR - Greece : Central Athens : Athens
Company: McCain Hellas Ltd.
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