Senior Commercial Director – Food Ingredients (Remote)

CSG Talent; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Performance bonus

Executive benefits package

Job summary

CSG Talent is seeking a Commercial Director for the North American market in the food ingredients manufacturing industry. This senior role leads the commercial strategy, accelerates revenue growth, and drives expansion while balancing hands-on sales leadership with strategic oversight.

You will build and develop a high-performing sales organization, manage key customer relationships, negotiate strategic agreements, and collaborate with R&D, operations, and supply chain to align commercial

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial leadership experience in the food ingredients manufacturing industry.
• Direct experience with ingredients manufacturers; candidates with distribution/brokerage backgrounds will not be considered.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful commercial growth strategies.
• Experience leading and developing sales teams across multiple regions or a national market.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including revenue forecasting and profitability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive commercial strategy aligned with long-term growth objectives.
• Lead and develop regional and national sales teams to achieve targets.
• Manage strategic customer relationships, pricing, and long-term agreements.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and supply chain to align commercial goals with capabilities.
• Represent the organization at industry events and key customer engagements.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Strategic planning

Revenue growth

Team leadership

Relationship management

Job description

CSG Talent is seeking a Commercial Director for the North American market in the food ingredients manufacturing industry. This senior role leads the commercial strategy, accelerates revenue growth, and drives expansion while balancing hands-on sales leadership with strategic oversight.

You will build and develop a high-performing sales organization, manage key customer relationships, negotiate strategic agreements, and collaborate with R&D, operations, and supply chain to align commercial