Sales Manager - Food Flavors - Remote

Freddie Mac; Erlanger (KY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Food and Beverage Ingredients industry is seeking an experienced account manager to engage with customers across North America. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely and provides opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in account management within the Flavor/Ingredient sector, demonstrating excellent negotiation and communication skills. Join a team that values professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Paid time off, including holidays and parental leave

Support for professional development through training and tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of account management experience in Flavor/Ingredient industry.
• Proven ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to apply Nutrition portfolio in food applications.
• Manage customer pipeline using a CRM system.

Skills

Negotiation

Social Skills

Communication

Education

B.S. Degree

MBA

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Employer Industry: Food and Beverage Ingredients

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive salary with comprehensive total rewards package
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Flexibility to work remotely
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
- Paid time off, including holidays and parental leave
- Support for professional development through training and tuition assistance

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Work closely with customers in North America to apply the employer's Nutrition portfolio in various food applications
- Proactively engage with customers, providing product specifications and addressing quality issues to drive demand
- Manage customer pipeline and opportunities using a CRM system (Salesforce)
- Facilitate communication between research and commercial teams regarding customer support and product positioning
- Collaborate with internal teams on product development and customer demos

What is Required (Qualifications):
- B.S. Degree; MBA preferred
- 5-7 years of account management experience within the Flavor/Ingredient industry
- Proven ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in decision-making
- Strong negotiation and social skills, with knowledge of ingredient sales
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and effectively communicate in group settings

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in customer relationship management and long-term follow-up with clients
- Initiative to lead new projects and a solutions-oriented mindset
- Proven track record of expanding customer relationships and revenue growth

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