North America Food & Beverage Ingredients Sales Leader

FrieslandCampina; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) program

Career development opportunities

Global exposure

Collaborative culture

Job summary

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is seeking an experienced Ingredient Sales Manager for Food & Beverage in North America, based in Paramus, NJ with hybrid/field-based duties and up to 70% travel. You will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships, and drive profitable growth across key food & beverage manufacturers and brands.

You will collaborate with Technical Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and R&D to deliver dairy ingredient solutions and implement value-based selling in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years of B2B sales in food & beverage ingredients.
• Proven success growing a sales territory.
• Experience with brand owners and manufacturers.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.
• Relocate to Paramus, NJ area.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic business plans to grow North America sales.
• Pursue and convert new business opportunities with manufacturers and brands.
• Build strong customer relationships with a consultative approach.
• Promote FrieslandCampina's functional ingredient portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer solutions.
• Manage territory plans and forecasts with data-driven methods.
• Represent FrieslandCampina at meetings and industry events.

Skills

B2B sales

Communication

Relationship skills

Travel 70%

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Sales/Marketing

Job description

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is seeking an experienced Ingredient Sales Manager for Food & Beverage in North America, based in Paramus, NJ with hybrid/field-based duties and up to 70% travel. You will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships, and drive profitable growth across key food & beverage manufacturers and brands.

You will collaborate with Technical Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and R&D to deliver dairy ingredient solutions and implement value-based selling in a