Sales Representative

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a results-driven sales professional to grow revenue in the fuel ethanol and carbohydrate processing sectors. You will build relationships and develop account plans to expand opportunities while aligning with marketing strategies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, travel up to 50% within the Midwest, and apply strong verbal and written communication skills to advance technical sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field required.
• Experience in sales, customer service, or a technical-facing role preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with motivation and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships within the fuel ethanol and carbohydrate processing industry.
• Drive new business opportunities and support revenue targets.
• Understand processes to identify and advance sales opportunities.
• Develop account plans and present offers aligned with marketing strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical service, supply, marketing, and R&D.
• Support implementation of technologies such as enzymes, yeast, and fermentation solutions.
• Resolve customer challenges by identifying root causes and unmet needs.
• Utilize Salesforce, forecasting tools, and internal systems to support sales execution.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Self-Motivation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

CRM systems

Forecasting tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships within the fuel ethanol and carbohydrate processing industry
• Drive new business opportunities and support achievement of revenue targets
• Understand ethanol and manufacturing processes to identify and advance sales opportunities
• Develop account plans and present commercial offers aligned with marketing strategies
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical service, supply, marketing, and R&D
• Support implementation of IFF technologies such as enzymes, yeast, and fermentation solutions
• Resolve customer challenges by identifying root causes and unmet needs
• Utilize tools such as Salesforce, forecasting tools, and internal systems to support sales execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field
• Experience in sales, customer service, or a technical-facing role
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with strong motivation and ability to work independently
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the Midwest region
• Comfort using CRM systems, MS Office, and technical/business tools

Hard Skills

• Sales Strategy Development
• Account Planning
• Forecasting
• Technical Problem Solving
• Market Analysis

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Self-Motivation
• Stakeholder Engagement