US Health & Nutrition Ingredients Sales Director

QLM Search Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QLM Search is partnering a specialist global mid-sized ingredients group seeking a Sales Director to lead the US sales strategy and deliver 3-5 year commercial plans. Reporting to the Business Unit CEO/VP, this role will drive growth in the US market and collaborate with marketing on launches.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as Sales Director/Commercial Director in the B2B Ingredients sector, with deep Health/Nutrition ingredients knowledge and strong leadership of a sales team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sales Director/Commercial Director (or VP) within the B2B Ingredients industry.
• Deep knowledge of Health/Nutrition ingredients category and category management strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Ingredient Sales strategies to drive sales and profit growth.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work with marketing on campaigns and product launches.
• Manage a team of 6 in Sales and Commercial in the US territory.
• Maintain a business development mindset to win new customers across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy

Market analysis

B2B sales

Customer relationships

Job description

QLM Search is partnering a specialist global mid-sized ingredients group seeking a Sales Director to lead the US sales strategy and deliver 3-5 year commercial plans. Reporting to the Business Unit CEO/VP, this role will drive growth in the US market and collaborate with marketing on launches.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as Sales Director/Commercial Director in the B2B Ingredients sector, with deep Health/Nutrition ingredients knowledge and strong leadership of a sales team