Senior Plant-Based Ingredients Sales Director

QLM Search Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

QLM Search is partnering a specialist ingredients group to appoint a Senior Sales Manager / Sales Director / Senior KAM. Reporting to the Business Unit President, you will lead B2B sales in the plant-based ingredients portfolio and drive the 5-year commercial strategy.

You will develop category management strategies, analyse market trends, build strong customer relationships, and work across functions to deliver growth through effective campaigns and launches.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sales Leader/Director/Senior Manager in B2B Food Ingredients (plant-based is a must-have).
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
• Knowledge of category management strategies across ingredients with a track record of driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ingredient category management strategies to drive sales and profit growth.
• Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to maximize sales potential.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure the business is meeting their needs and driving customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective marketing campaigns and product launches.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

B2B Sales

Job description

QLM Search is partnering a specialist ingredients group to appoint a Senior Sales Manager / Sales Director / Senior KAM. Reporting to the Business Unit President, you will lead B2B sales in the plant-based ingredients portfolio and drive the 5-year commercial strategy.

You will develop category management strategies, analyse market trends, build strong customer relationships, and work across functions to deliver growth through effective campaigns and launches.