Account Manager, Healthful Solutions US/CAN

Ingredion Incorporated; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package

Benefits & Wellness Support

Flexible Work Arrangements

Career Growth

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking an Account Manager, Texture & Healthful Solutions, to drive sales within the Protein Fortification portfolio from the US remote. You will expand the pipeline, forecast monthly, and pursue new customers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires long-standing remote work experience, strong CRM and MS Office skills, and a background in business/food science or related fields to support technical sales.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of selling specialty ingredients sales.
• B.S., B.A. in business, food science, nutrition, biology or other disciplines that assist with technical and specialty sales.
• History of success working remotely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Office Apps.
• Proficient with CRM systems for activity and opportunity tracking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales based on annual budget.
• Grow the Protein Fortification pipeline.
• Forecast monthly based on customer needs and pipeline wins.
• Prospect for new customer for pipeline growth.
• Attend all relevant and required tradeshows and events.
• Be a collaborating team member.

Skills

Sales experience

Remote work history

Ingredients industry

Customer relationship

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./B.A. in business/food science/nutrition/biology

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: US
Workplace type: Remote

Come join our fast-growing Protein Fortification Sales Team. Be part of the growing trend for sustainable, plant-based protein from a domestic producer. As an Account Manager, Texture & Healthful Solutions you will be responsible for executing the sales budget for your assigned accounts primarily within Ingredion’s Protein Fortification portfolio. Your protein fortified sales will be augmented by Ingredion’s Healthful and Texture Solutions portfolio. You will also be responsible for growing a pipeline with your assigned customers as well as prospecting for new opportunities based on category and regional fit. You will also be responsible for communicating with leadership and platform team members based on your account needs and requirements to build success on the customer level. You will report to Senior Sales Manager, Protein Fortification under the Healthful Solutions Sales Team led by the Health Solutions Sales Director.

What you will do:

• Deliver sales based on annual budget


• Grow the Protein Fortification pipeline


• Forecast monthly based on customer needs and pipeline wins


• Prospect for new customer for pipeline growth


• Attend all relevant and required tradeshows and events


• Be a collaborating team member

What you will bring:

• More than 10 years of selling specialty ingredients sales


• B.S., B.A. in business, food science, nutrition, biology or other disciplines that assist with technical and specialty sales


• History of success working remotely


• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Office Apps


• Proficient with CRM systems for activity and opportunity tracking

Who you are:

• Customer focused


• Technology curious


• Team orientated player and collaborated


• Health and Wellness curious and/or enthusiast


• Motivated to travel and get in front of customers

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success


• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being


• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally


• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement


• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (\"protected classifications\"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation & Compensation

Relocation Available: No

Pay Range: $102,100.00-$136,166.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.

About Our Brand

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.