Strategic Leader, Bioindustries & Commodities Sales (Americas)

Roquette; Geneva (IL); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette seeks a Head of Sales, Bioindustries & Commodities for the Americas. Hybrid role in Geneva, IL, defining long-term sales direction, driving market penetration, and building high-value customer relationships.

You will lead a regional sales organization, negotiate complex agreements, and champion customer-centric innovation with R&D, Technical Support, and Marketing. 12+ years in senior sales leadership in food/ingredients preferred.

Qualifications

• 12+ years with proven senior leadership in sales.
• Strong track record in food manufacturing, ingredients, or B2B food solutions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; MBA valued.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year regional sales strategy aligned with the Bioindustries & Commodities strategy.
• Lead negotiations for complex, multi-year, high-value agreements.
• Champion customer-centric innovation with R&D, Technical Support, and Marketing.
• Lead geographic and segment expansion, assess resource allocation for growth.
• Build and develop a high-performing regional sales organization.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Customer leadership

Business development

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

MBA

Job description

Roquette seeks a Head of Sales, Bioindustries & Commodities for the Americas. Hybrid role in Geneva, IL, defining long-term sales direction, driving market penetration, and building high-value customer relationships.

You will lead a regional sales organization, negotiate complex agreements, and champion customer-centric innovation with R&D, Technical Support, and Marketing. 12+ years in senior sales leadership in food/ingredients preferred.