US East Regional Sales Manager - BioBased Molecules

CareersInFood.com; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Manus is seeking a highly motivated Sales Manager to drive US sales strategies and initiatives. You will report to the VP of Global Sales and lead a cross-functional team to grow revenue across food ingredients and bio-based sweeteners.

This hands-on role requires strong communication, CRM discipline, and the ability to travel up to 50% to meet customers at trade shows and client sites.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Science or related discipline; 7–10 years in sales within flavor or food ingredient industries.
• Technical knowledge of sweetener formulation.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with CRM databases and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• In-depth knowledge of target market industries.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
• Ability to influence and persuade to achieve outcomes.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Make customer contacts at various levels with customers and prospects.
• Develop application of products and services; research customer needs.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations and close sales; proposals and workshops.
• Attend trade shows to promote product portfolio and develop project initiatives.
• Meet sales quotas and revenue goals; resolve product/service issues.
• Participate in sales forecasting, planning, and CRM; monitor monthly data.
• Maintain professional communications with staff and customers; CRM data management.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

B.S. in Food Science or related field

Tools

CRM database systems

Job description

Manus is seeking a highly motivated Sales Manager to drive US sales strategies and initiatives. You will report to the VP of Global Sales and lead a cross-functional team to grow revenue across food ingredients and bio-based sweeteners.

This hands-on role requires strong communication, CRM discipline, and the ability to travel up to 50% to meet customers at trade shows and client sites.