Sales Manager USA Food Ingredients

Nomilk2day B.V.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of food ingredients is seeking a Sales Manager to enhance client relationships and drive profitable sales across North America. The successful candidate will manage strategic partnerships, analyze market trends, and ensure seamless delivery of products. A bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of sales experience in food ingredients are required. This role offers a competitive salary with performance bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Professional development opportunities

Travel opportunities throughout North America

Collaborative team environment

Career advancement pathways

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in food ingredients sales with proven track record.
• Understanding of commodity markets and supply chain management.
• Experience with risk management in commodity-based sales environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships to increase sales volume.
• Prepare weekly market communications and pricing recommendations.
• Create long-term strategic relationships resulting in sustainable supply agreements.

Skills

Relationship management

Market analysis

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Our client is a leading global supplier of specialty food ingredients, serving manufacturers across North America with high-quality commodity products. With an established presence in the food industry, they deliver innovative ingredient solutions that enhance product quality and performance. Their extensive portfolio caters to diverse food sectors, supported by robust supply chain capabilities and technical expertise. As part of their growth strategy, they seek a dynamic Sales Manager to strengthen client relationships and drive profitable sales across the North American market.

Highlights

Join this respected food ingredients supplier as a Sales Manager responsible for developing strategic client partnerships across North America. You'll leverage market insights and commodity expertise to secure long-term supply agreements while coordinating cross-functional resources to deliver comprehensive solutions that drive client success.

What are you going to do?

As Sales Manager, you take ownership of client relationship management across North America, focusing on generating profitable sales and establishing long-term strategic partnerships. You analyze market trends, develop pricing strategies, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services that meet client needs.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage client relationships by understanding specific needs and business fundamentals to increase sales volume
• Prepare weekly market communications and develop tailored pricing recommendations for key clients
• Create long-term strategic relationships resulting in sustainable supply agreements
• Leverage company assets to enhance both sales volume and quality across the product portfolio
• Ensure accurate contract administration and timely processing of sales information
• Deliver weekly reports to management on sales performance, market situations, and customer feedback
• Coordinate information flow between production, QA, R&D, operations, logistics, sustainability and commercial teams

The offer

Experience a dynamic environment where your commercial expertise directly impacts business growth. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams in a global organization that values initiative and strategic thinking. The company culture emphasizes professional development and rewards those who build lasting client relationships.

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Professional development opportunities including industry conferences
• Travel opportunities throughout North America
• Collaborative team environment with global exposure
• Career advancement pathways within a growing organization

Profile

You excel at building strategic relationships and possess exceptional communication skills that enable you to connect with clients at all levels. Your analytical mindset helps you identify market opportunities while your negotiation abilities allow you to secure favorable agreements that benefit all parties.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or related field
• 5+ years experience in food ingredients sales with proven track record
• Understanding of commodity markets and supply chain management
• Experience with risk management in commodity-based sales environments
• Strong project management capabilities and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and CRM systems
• Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends and develop strategic sales approaches

Location

USA