Sales Director (Ingredients)

QLM Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QLM Search is partnering a specialist ingredients group (Global) that is looking to appoint a Divisional Sales Director, or Senior Sales Manager. Reporting to the Business Unit Vice President and forming part of the commercial leadership team, the role will be instrumental in delivering their 5 year commercial strategy in this specialist Ingredient portfolio.

The role oversees category management across Ingredients, drives sales growth, and builds strategic relationships with key customers in a

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Sales Director/Senior KAM/Senior Sales Manager in B2B Food Ingredients.
• Strong knowledge of category management strategies across Ingredients.
• Track record of driving growth through effective account leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Ingredient category management strategies to drive sales and profit growth.
• Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.
• Work with marketing to develop campaigns and product launches.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

Category management

B2B food ingredients

Market analysis

Job description

QLM Search is partnering a specialist ingredients group (Global) that is looking to appoint a Divisional Sales Director, or Senior Sales Manager. Reporting to the Business Unit Vice President and forming part of the commercial leadership team, the role will be instrumental in delivering their 5 year commercial strategy in this specialist Ingredient portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective Ingredient category management strategies to drive sales and profit growth for the business.
• Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to maximize sales potential.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure the business is meeting their needs and driving customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective marketing campaigns and product launches.

Candidates MUST have proven experience as a Sales Director/Senior KAM/Senior Sales Manager within the B2B Food Ingredients (experience with value add ingredients, nutrition, ingredients, health ingredients-the portfolio of this client is vast) and will have excellent account leadership and communication skills. You need strong knowledge of category management strategies across Ingredients with a track record of driving growth through effective implementation