Junior Sales Pro – Edible Oils & Release Agents

Maverik Oils; Union (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Maverik Oils is seeking a Junior Sales Representative for Edible Oils & Release Agents to support the commercial team in selling specialty edible oils and release agents. You will build product knowledge, assist in customer qualification, and coordinate samples, data sheets, and pricing requests.

This entry-level role offers structured training, potential advancement to Regional Sales Manager or Account Manager, and opportunities across bakery, foodservice, and manufacturing segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.
• 0–2 years of experience in sales, food manufacturing, bakery operations, or ingredient-related roles (internships acceptable)
• Strong interest in edible oils, bakery release agents, and functional food ingredients
• Ability to learn and clearly communicate technical product information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, plant trials, and training

Responsibilities

• Support senior sales representatives in managing existing accounts focused on edible oils and release agents
• Assist in identifying and qualifying new customers within bakery, snack, prepared foods, and foodservice segments
• Coordinate product samples, technical data sheets, specifications, and pricing requests
• Participate in customer meetings, production trials, and plant visits to understand equipment, processes, and application requirements
• Develop knowledge of edible oil and release agent functionality, including viscosity, performance, yield improvement, and equipment compatibility
• Assist in responding to customer questions related to product performance, storage, handling, and shelf life
• Maintain accurate customer records, opportunity tracking, and follow-ups within CRM systems
• Support order entry, demand forecasting, and basic sales and margin reporting
• Communicate customer feedback to internal teams including Operations, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and R&D
• Assist with trade shows, product demonstrations, and application testing as needed

Skills

Sales aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM experience

Job description

Maverik Oils is seeking a Junior Sales Representative for Edible Oils & Release Agents to support the commercial team in selling specialty edible oils and release agents. You will build product knowledge, assist in customer qualification, and coordinate samples, data sheets, and pricing requests.

This entry-level role offers structured training, potential advancement to Regional Sales Manager or Account Manager, and opportunities across bakery, foodservice, and manufacturing segments.