Strategic Key Account Lead – Growth & Partnerships

Van-Drunen-Farms; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a seasoned sales professional to accelerate growth with key accounts in the functional ingredient markets. The role entails developing and nurturing relationships with top brands, understanding customer objectives, and aligning our broad portfolio to deliver tailored solutions across fruit, vegetable, herb, grain-based, and clinically studied ingredients.

You will collaborate with Sales Leadership, Business Development, and multiple cross-functional teams to expand

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct industry sales experience
• Strong network of brand and industry partners with proven success
• Proven business development and sales experience with measurable results
• Strong problem-solving skills to connect customer needs with solutions
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication across levels
• Strong project management skills to manage multiple opportunities

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth by developing business with key current and target partners
• Build strategic relationships with accounts and partners across ingredient markets
• Understand customer objectives and connect them with tailored solutions
• Identify opportunities across our portfolio of functional ingredients
• Collaborate with Sales Leadership and Account teams to grow existing and new business
• Coordinate information and move opportunities from concept to execution
• Engage with customers through frequent travel across the U.S. to build relationships and grow business

Skills

Sales experience

Industry network

Business development

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a seasoned sales professional to accelerate growth with key accounts in the functional ingredient markets. The role entails developing and nurturing relationships with top brands, understanding customer objectives, and aligning our broad portfolio to deliver tailored solutions across fruit, vegetable, herb, grain-based, and clinically studied ingredients.

You will collaborate with Sales Leadership, Business Development, and multiple cross-functional teams to expand