Strategic Flavor Sales Director: Savory, Bakery & Wellness

Mackinnon Bruce International; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is looking for a Director of Flavor Sales specializing in savory, bakery, and wellness flavors in New Jersey. In this strategic role, you will drive revenue growth and lead a high-performing sales team. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in the food industry, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop client relationships. This position offers competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sales experience in flavor, ingredient, or food manufacturing industries.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of driving B2B growth in savory flavor applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sales strategy for flavor solutions.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across target markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts.
• Track industry trends and guide product positioning strategies.
• Partner with R&D, marketing, and operations teams for project execution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team.
• Manage sales budgets and key performance metrics.

Skills

Sales leadership

B2B growth

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Marketing

MBA (preferred)

Job description

A leading executive search firm is looking for a Director of Flavor Sales specializing in savory, bakery, and wellness flavors in New Jersey. In this strategic role, you will drive revenue growth and lead a high-performing sales team. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in the food industry, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop client relationships. This position offers competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative environment.