Account Executive, Food Ingredient Sales

Wellington Executive Search; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Account Executive for Food Ingredient Sales to cover Utah, Colorado, Idaho, and Arizona. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of B2B sales experience in the food industry. Responsibilities include managing accounts and securing sales. The role offers a competitive salary of $100-130K, plus bonuses and benefits. Join a respected supplier of food ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

35% target bonus

Company car or monthly allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in B2B food ingredient sales.
• Experience with food manufacturers is required.
• Ability to travel 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Cover accounts in the specified territories.
• Negotiate and close sales with food and beverage manufacturers.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Excellent negotiation skills

Communication and presentation skills

Time management and prioritization

Ability to establish contacts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Life Sciences

Job description

Title: Account Executive, Food Ingredient Sales

Location: Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Arizona (Home office based)

Job Code: KH801AEFI

Compensation: $100-130K base salary (plus 35% target bonus and company car or monthly allowance)

Our client is an established and respected supplier of food ingredients and specialty chemicals sold to manufacturers of food, nutraceutical, and beverage products. We are searching for a food ingredient sales professional, based in either Utah, Colorado, Idaho, or Arizona, to cover accounts throughout this territory.

Candidate Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or one of the Life Sciences (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)
• 2 years minimum experience in B2B sales of food ingredients sold to manufacturers
• Prior experience working for a manufacturer or distributor of functional food ingredients in a sales, sales support, tech service, or R&D capacity is required
• Already have contacts established with food and beverage manufacturers
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to travel – on average - 3 days a week to visit accounts
• A valid driver’s license
• A confident and hard-working attitude.
• Positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic personality.
• Rainmaker / Hunter approach to sales

We have excellent benefits and career advancement opportunities for the right person. If you meet or exceed these qualifications, please apply for this exciting job today!