Account Executive, Food & Nutritional Ingredients

Wellington Executive Search; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and respected supplier in the food and nutritional ingredients sector is on the lookout for a dynamic sales professional. This remote position offers the chance to leverage your sales expertise while working from home and traveling to engage with B2B clients in the food and beverage industry. With a focus on building relationships and driving sales, you will play a crucial role in expanding the company's reach in the Upper Midwest. The role promises ample room for promotions and personal growth, along with a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage and a monthly car allowance. If you possess a hunter mentality and are ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement plan

Monthly car allowance

Company laptop

Cell phone plan

Home office equipment

Travel & entertainment expenses reimbursed

Ample room for promotions and personal growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Prior sales experience in functional ingredients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover accounts throughout a specific geographical territory.
• Make sales presentations and attend trade shows.

Skills

Sales experience in food/nutritional ingredients

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Hunter mentality

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or other natural science

Tools

Home office equipment

Company laptop

Cell phone plan

Job description

Our client is an established and respected supplier of food and nutritional ingredients sold to manufacturers of food, beverage, and nutraceutical/nutritional products. We are searching for a sales professional, based in the Upper Midwest, to cover accounts throughout a specific geographical territory.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree required (a specific degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or other natural science is preferred)
2. Prior experience working for a manufacturer or distributor of functional ingredients sold to companies that produce either food, beverage, or nutritional products - in a sales capacity. Products could be things like acidulants, phosphates, sorbates, preservatives, emulsifiers, gums, hydrocolloids, pectins, fiber, plant-based proteins (soy, pea, wheat), sweeteners, fatty acids, starches, enzymes, and gelatin.
3. Established connections and customers in the territory. All sales are B2B - to manufacturers of food and beverage products, nutritional products, dietary supplements, protein powders, and vitamins.
4. Hunter mentality. Excellent negotiation skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
5. Ability to travel – on average - 3 days every other week to visit accounts.
6. A clean driving record and valid license to drive a car.
7. A confident and hard-working attitude. Positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic personality.
8. Already lives within the territory - near a large city with a major airport in the upper Midwest. Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and NW Indiana are preferred locations.

This is a remote position so candidates will work from a home office and travel as needed to visit with customers, make sales presentations, and attend trade shows and expos.

We offer healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) plus other voluntary insurance and benefits including a retirement plan. Monthly car allowance, company laptop, cell phone plan, and home office equipment. All travel & entertainment expenses reimbursed. Ample room for promotions and personal growth.

If you are interested and qualified, please apply today!