14/09/26, Italy

Sales Assistant Intern – Based in Italy

Sales

  • POSITION CODE: Sales Assistant Intern
  • Function: Sales
  • Country: Italy
  • LOCATION: Milan Metropolitan Area
  • EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 6-month Internship

INFORMATION

Del Monte is an international Group offering a variety of wholesome and nutritious products essential to a healthy lifestyle. It is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared food across the globe.

The Group is established in more than 100 countries and has nearly 40,000 employees worldwide.

We are looking for a Sales Assistant for a 6-month internship based in the Milan Metropolitan Area. Reporting to the Sales Manager in Italy, the successful candidate will support a broad range of commercial and sales activities. The position has a strong international dimension, as around 50% of the role will be dedicated to supporting and collaborating with a European office, providing the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across multiple markets and gain valuable exposure to an international business environment.

Missions:

  • Follow the daily sales, updating the stocks with releases and new arrivals for all range Del Monte products;
  • Managing sales files reporting any inventory or service issues to management and the appropriate Account Manager Immediately;
  • Dealing with order management, pre-sales activities and post sales activities;
  • Collaborate with Sales Manager to identify new potential clients through research and networking;
  • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers;
  • Collaborate with Sales Manager to achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
  • Report activity for Senior Commercial Director collecting data to create sales presentation.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Strong desire to learn, grow, and succeed in sales.
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and a team player.

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14/09/26, Monaco

Supervisor regulatory and food safety

Quality Assurance Department

  • POSITION CODE: Supervisor regulatory and food safety
  • Function: Quality Assurance Department
  • Country: Monaco
  • LOCATION: Monaco
  • EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CDI Contract

INFORMATION

Fresh Del Monte is one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, distributors, and marketers of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and a key global player in the production and distribution of prepared foods.

The Group operates in over 100 countries and employs nearly 40,000 people worldwide.

Reporting to the Director of Food Quality Assurance, the successful candidate will support the R&D team across a range of responsibilities:

  • Provide cross-functional support to commercial, marketing, packaging, design, and customer teams.
  • Manage technical/customer queries and supervise the completion of product questionnaires with factories and contract packers.
  • Submit finalized documentation and ensure accurate artwork translation.
  • Review labels and packaging for regulatory compliance (e.g. allergens, claims, nutrition, weights, mandatory information).
  • Ensure adherence to EU/UK legislation throughout product development.
  • Conduct FIC compliance checks and advise on authorized formulations and claims.
  • Assess and validate packaging materials in line with EU and UK harmonized regulations.
  • Provide guidance on plastics, recycled materials, bisphenol A, epoxy derivatives, and intelligent packaging.
  • Monitor regulatory updates and manage technical documentation proactively.
  • Conduct HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, and GMP audits at internal and external sites.
  • Perform food safety risk assessments and produce detailed reports.
  • Maintain product specifications and certificates in line with ISO 9001 standards.
  • Archive audit reports, organize sample shipments, request external analysis, and prepare QA documentation.
  • Lead production sample evaluations and competitor benchmarking.
  • Organize sensory panels (NPD) and draft formal evaluation reports.
  • Advise on regulatory compliance of NPD prototypes and support their refinement.
  • Maintain supplier QA folders, certification databases, and approved vendor lists.
  • Review and summarize external QA documentation through technical desk studies.
  • Plan and conduct food safety audits of contract manufacturers.
  • Execute GAP analysis, horizon scanning, and risk assessments.
  • Support factory QC teams on HACCP plans and GMP procedures.
  • Maintain packaging information database (PIF for each SKU).
  • Contribute to organic certifications for fresh and processed food categories.
  • Oversee complaints, mock recalls, and document control.
  • Compile weekly quality reports and mentor junior QA staff

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Food Engineering or Food Science.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of QA experience in the food industry, particularly in canning and aseptic processing.
  • Strong knowledge of EU/UK food regulations and practical business implications.
  • Expertise in labelling compliance under FIC Regulation, including nutrition and health claims.
  • Experience in converting international labels (MENA/US to EU/UK formats).
  • IRCA-certified Food Safety Auditor (ISO 22003/17021).
  • Skilled in HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, GMP, PRP, GAP analysis, and strategic regulatory monitoring.
  • Conducts GFSI-standard audits (BRC, IFS, FSSC22000), internal and external.
  • Expertise in FCM regulations, plastics legislation, and post-Brexit compliance.
  • Knowledge of CSRD, EPR, and sustainability/social responsibility systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experienced in SOP implementation, QA process management, and vendor oversight.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Willingness to travel regularly for audits and technical support

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