Remote Sales Leader — Sweet Protein Ingredients

Bestzyme; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 1%

Parental leave

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Legal assistance

Commuter benefits

Well-being programs

Recognition programs

Job summary

Bestzyme is seeking a Sales Manager (Sweet Protein) to lead sales initiatives from the United States with remote flexibility. The role focuses on expanding key accounts, forming strategic partnerships, and driving growth in the food ingredients sector.

You will work with cross-functional teams to understand product applications and market needs, while developing market strategies for new launches and ensuring annual sales targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above with 5–6 years of relevant B2B sales or business development experience in food ingredients, F&B, sweetener or flavor ingredient industry.
• Proven experience in key account management and channel development; strong negotiation and communication skills.
• High level of autonomy and ability to work independently.
• Market knowledge in Food & Beverage/Ingredients space.

Responsibilities

• Execute the business strategy and annual plan developed by the department, focusing on business opportunities and organizing resources to achieve annual sales budgets and profit budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential customers and partners through proactive communication and regular visits to discuss commercial opportunities with full autonomy.
• Maintain and continuously improve understanding of products, applications and markets; share insights with internal teams to optimize product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including technical and production) and drive sales and business development in North/South America for growth in food ingredient line.
• Gather customer needs and industry trends to support market strategy for new product launches.
• Complete temporary important tasks assigned by superiors.
• Be results-driven with strong sales acumen.

Skills

Key account management

Channel development

Negotiation

Communication

Autonomy

Food & Beverage industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Bestzyme is seeking a Sales Manager (Sweet Protein) to lead sales initiatives from the United States with remote flexibility. The role focuses on expanding key accounts, forming strategic partnerships, and driving growth in the food ingredients sector.

You will work with cross-functional teams to understand product applications and market needs, while developing market strategies for new launches and ensuring annual sales targets are met.