Hybrid Account Exec - Travel-Heavy in Functional Foods

FutureCeuticals; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading ingredient solutions organization is seeking an Account Executive to drive profitable growth by building and expanding relationships in the functional food, beverage, dietary supplement, and sports nutrition markets. The ideal candidate will have consultative sales experience and strong communication skills to discuss ingredient benefits. This hybrid role requires travel approximately 50% of the time, promoting a collaborative environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of consultative sales experience with measurable results.
• Experience in food, beverage, dietary supplements, or sports nutrition markets preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently discuss ingredient benefits.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand relationships within functional food, beverage, dietary supplement, and sports nutrition markets.
• Lead consultative sales conversations translating ingredient functionality into customer value.
• Collaborate with teams to execute customer growth strategies and new product opportunities.

Skills

Consultative sales experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of functional ingredients

Understanding of sports nutrition trends

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

Job description

A leading ingredient solutions organization is seeking an Account Executive to drive profitable growth by building and expanding relationships in the functional food, beverage, dietary supplement, and sports nutrition markets. The ideal candidate will have consultative sales experience and strong communication skills to discuss ingredient benefits. This hybrid role requires travel approximately 50% of the time, promoting a collaborative environment with competitive compensation and benefits.