Strategic Account Manager, Food & Beverage Growth

IngreSearch; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ingredients firm is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage sales activities in the United States. The role involves maintaining relationships and driving new opportunities within the food and beverage sector. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in ingredient sales. This role demands excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to account development. Competitive pay range is $130,000 - $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ingredient sales within the food and beverage industry.
• Demonstrated success in selling to multiple stakeholders within major accounts.
• Strong knowledge of market trends and competitive landscape.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities through client introductions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support customer initiatives.
• Achieve sales, volume, and profitability objectives for core and specialty ingredients.
• Negotiate pricing and volume agreements with customers.
• Identify emerging opportunities and convert them into measurable business growth.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Strategic growth

Communication skills

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Job description

A leading ingredients firm is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage sales activities in the United States. The role involves maintaining relationships and driving new opportunities within the food and beverage sector. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in ingredient sales. This role demands excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to account development. Competitive pay range is $130,000 - $150,000 annually.