Sales Manager, Pet Food Ingredients

Wellington Executive Search

Chicago (IL)

Remote

USD 125,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm for food ingredients is seeking a Sales Manager focused on selling ingredient and chemical products to the pet food manufacturing sector across the USA. This full-time position requires at least 5 years of B2B sales experience and existing relationships with industry professionals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proactive sales approach. A positive and enthusiastic attitude is essential for success in this role and the company offers excellent benefits along with career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

5 years minimum experience in B2B sales of pet food ingredients or chemicals.
Prior experience working for a manufacturer or distributor in a sales capacity.
Established relationships with pet food manufacturers' scientists and purchasing managers.

Responsibilities

Sell ingredients and chemicals to pet food manufacturers.
Manage relationships and develop new accounts.
Travel to visit accounts an average of 3 days a week.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Wellington Executive Search provided pay range

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Commission

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Our client is an established and respected supplier of food ingredients and specialty chemicals sold to manufacturers of food, nutraceutical, and beverage products. We are searching for a food ingredient sales professional who sells ingredient and chemicals to pet food manufacturers in the USA and has existing relationships with these types of accounts. All sales are in bulk and all sales are B2B. You do not need to live in Chicago for this job. You can live anywhere within the continental USA.

Candidate Attributes:

Bachelor's degree preferred
5 years minimum experience in B2B sales of pet food ingredients or chemicals to manufacturers of pet food products
Prior experience working for a manufacturer or distributor of pet food ingredients in a sales, sales support, tech service, or R&D capacity is required
Already have relationships established with scientists and purchasing managers at pet food manufacturers
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Ability to travel – on average - 3 days a week to visit accounts
A confident and hard-working attitude.
Positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic personality.
Rainmaker / Hunter approach to sales

We have excellent benefits and career advancement opportunities for the right person.

If you meet or exceed these qualifications, please apply for this exciting job today!

Key Words

food ingredients, chemistry, food science, sales, marketing, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, phosphates, acidulants, IFT, HACCP, food manufacturing, dietary supplements, nutraceutical, preservatives, botanicals, human health, human nutrition, soy proteins, whey proteins, fiber, emulsifiers, lecithin, pet food, palatants, propylene glycol, glycerin, chemicals, chemical, Omega-3, hydrocolloids, gums, alginates, flavors, account management, account manager, sales manager, account executive.

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