Strategic Account Manager - Food Ingredients (Americas)

Oleon; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and leave scheme

Insurance plan

Job summary

Oleon is seeking an Account Manager to lead sales to Nutrition customers across the Americas. You will build lasting relationships with key players in the food ingredients market and drive growth through value-based selling and strategic account plans.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, and production teams to tailor solutions, prepare quotations, and negotiate contracts. A strong commercial mindset, travel readiness (40%), and a passion for foods and ingredients are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical or business field.
• 5+ years of B2B sales, business development or account management.
• Experience with food ingredients or related industry is preferred.
• Proven track record of profitable business growth and customer relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell to Nutrition customers in the Americas and manage an assigned portfolio.
• Develop strategic account plans and identify opportunities for growth.
• Prepare quotations, pricing proposals, contracts and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Quality and Supply Chain to meet customer needs.
• Travel up to 40% to engage with customers, events and site visits.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Account management

Food industry knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Oleon is seeking an Account Manager to lead sales to Nutrition customers across the Americas. You will build lasting relationships with key players in the food ingredients market and drive growth through value-based selling and strategic account plans.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, and production teams to tailor solutions, prepare quotations, and negotiate contracts. A strong commercial mindset, travel readiness (40%), and a passion for foods and ingredients are essential.