Food Science Sales Professional (Chicago)

Ravago; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food science company in Chicago is seeking a knowledgeable Sales Professional to support and grow our footprint in the food, beverage, and dairy markets. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in food science and sales experience, with the ability to build strong relationships and drive revenue. Join us to make a real impact where science meets strategy in a tight-knit team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience with specialty ingredients for food/beverage/dairy manufacturers.
• Knowledge of vitamin applications, dosing, and pre-blend strategies.
• Willingness to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue by deepening existing accounts and sourcing new customers.
• Lead the full sales cycle: prospect, quote, close, and follow up.
• Build lasting relationships across multiple levels.

Skills

Technical know-how

Clear communication

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Overview

Chicagoland Area | Food, Beverage & Dairy Applications
Mays Chemical, a Ravago Company

Mays Chemical is looking for a driven and knowledgeable Sales Professional with a Food Science background to support and grow our footprint in the food, beverage, dairy, nutrition, and supplement markets.

This role is ideal for someone who blends technical know-how with commercial hustle, and who thrives on working closely with customers to deliver smart, science-backed solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Grow revenue by deepening existing accounts and sourcing new customers
• Sell across industries: Functional Foods, Dairy, Confectionery, Nutrition, Vitamins & Supplements
• Be a trusted advisor—translate customer needs into product solutions
• Lead the full sales cycle: prospect, quote, close, and follow up
• Build lasting, multi-level relationships (Procurement, R&D, QA, Marketing, etc.)
• Identify emerging trends and bring new opportunities to the table
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and supplier partners
• Represent Mays at trade shows, conferences, and industry events

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Business (or related field)
• 3+ years of sales experience with specialty ingredients for food/beverage/dairy manufacturers
• Knowledge of vitamin applications, dosing, and pre-blend strategies
• Strong grasp of nutritional ingredients and technical selling
• Clear, confident communicator with solid negotiation skills
• CRM-savvy and proficient with Microsoft Office tools
• Willingness to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada

Why Join Us?

As part of the Ravago family, Mays Chemical offers the reach and resources of a global leader—paired with the agility and culture of a tight-knit team. You''ll get the chance to grow your career in a space where science meets strategy, and where your voice and ideas make a real impact.

Ready to bring your food science expertise into a sales role that truly feeds your career? Let’s talk.

About Ravago / Notice to Applicants

Raf Van Gorp founded Ravago in 1961 when he had the opportunity to buy the premises of a dynamite company in Arendonk, Belgium. This enabled him to work out the luminous idea he had: recycling production waste from the plastics producing petrochemical companies.

From there, Ravago grew into a comprehensive service provider to the petrochemical industry, constantly pushing the boundaries of plastics applications and bringing the (re)use of plastics to the next level, with sustainability continuously on our mind. Over the years, the ambition of global expansion and market leadership in polymer and chemical distribution, recycling and compounding, and building materials became a reality.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.