Germany Food Supply Chain Business Manager

South East England | Salary dependent on experience

Compassion in World Farming is the leading international charity in our sector. Our goal is to put animal welfare at the heart of the commercial sustainable food supply chain. We are recognised as the credible partner, on all animal welfare standards and policies to the major food retailers, food service companies and manufacturers.

The Food Business Manager will be an experienced project leader who will help shape, define and implement a strategy to integrate animal welfare into the German food businesses sustainable food supply chain. They will be responsible for establishing and developing networks and partnerships with leading German based food companies, in particular targeting the top German food retailers, in order to deliver higher farm animal welfare standards and food choices within food businesses and the wider market.

The successful individual will have account management experience and highly developed communication skills, fluent in German and English to business level. With experience in marketing and/or sales, they will a compelling case to engage with food retailers, food service companies and manufacturers. They will promote the value of improved farm animal welfare polices and practice and promote support for key campaigns and programmes throughout Germany.

The right Candidate will have a track record of building strong commercial relationships and be approachable, adaptable and have a positive disposition that inspires confidence. Ideally they will have experience in or exposure to managing a sustainability/corporate responsibility programme within the retail and, food or ethical supply chain sector, or a strong track record of managing NGO programmes and campaigns to commercial organisations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a programme that intersects with the commercial world and the sustainable food supply chain – a unique chance to make a lasting impact within a dynamic and relevant organisation.

To discuss this opportunity further contact Rufus Bullough on +44 (0) 845 257 8030 or apply here including your updated CV and your covering letter outlining the value you will bring to this role.