Technical Sales Manager

Agricultural Ingredients N. America; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a Technical Sales Manager for the Beverage sector. You will leverage a scientific background to support our value-added flavors portfolio with U.S. customers, translating technical insights into sales opportunities.

You will partner with the commercial team, educate customers on product usage, and position innovative flavor solutions. The role requires a 5+ year science background and a customer‑facing mindset, with travel up to 50% and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 5+ years in the food & beverage industry.
• Experience working directly with customers and educating on technical products.
• Strong ability to position value-added solutions and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen partnerships in the beverage space, supporting the sale of our flavors portfolio to US customers.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to deliver custom solutions and ensure customer success.
• Educate customers on the value and usage of Sensient products as a technical expert.
• Work with consultants and startups to position products and technology.

Skills

Customer engagement

Relationship building

Sales mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Technical Sales Manager, Beverage

Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

Imagine seeing your technical expertise shape the flavors behind tomorrow's most exciting food and beverage products.

Ready to launch your career in technical sales?

We're looking for someone with a scientific background—preferably in food science, chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, or a related discipline—who has experience working directly with customers and is excited to build a career in sales. Whether you've been supporting customers in applications, R&D, product development, quality, or another technical role, this is an opportunity to leverage your technical expertise in a highly visible, customer-facing position. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and influencing innovation, we'll provide the training, tools, and support to help you thrive in technical sales.

What you’ll do:

• As a Technical Sales Manager, you will have the opportunity to build and strengthen partnerships in the beverage space, supporting the sale of our top-shelf, value-added flavors portfolio to world-class customers in the US.
• You will partner with our commercial team to bring custom solutions for a broad base of customers. As a part of this dynamic team, you will have internal resources structured to support and ensure your success!
• You will act as technical expert of Sensient products and educate our customers on the value and usage of our products.
• You will work with a full range of consultants, development houses, and start ups to position our products and technology.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline, with 5+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Experience in food ingredients and food or beverage product development, with a strong technical foundation.
• A strategic, results-driven approach to developing new business and winning accounts.
• Proven ability to position technical, value-added solutions and build trusted relationships with key customer decision-makers.
• A passion for solving customer challenges, driving innovation, and growing a successful technical sales career.

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your dynamic, successful colleagues on site in Hoffman Estates, IL.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
• A office based opportunity with <50% travel.
• An incentive plan defined by clear goals and metrics for activity and development of customers

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

• About Sensient Flavors:
  • Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $150,000 USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

• SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
• RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Hoffman Estates, IL and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
• THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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