INGREDIENT BUSINESS SALES MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION:   This is a KEY position for the development and growth of a very novel product in the food ingredients market.  The incumbent is expected to implement current business strategies to grow the business domestically at first.  The company?s objective is to have a very strong international presence for this product.  Duties will include:
Selling and promoting the product to the ingredient business market in the United States by working with established business contacts and developing new sales prospects to sell the concept of utilizing this novel product as a value-added food ingredient.
Bring opportunities for sale to closure.
Maintain and expand current relationships and sales with existing customers.
Identify new customers and market segments that produce additional sales.
 Novel product as an ingredient to customers and distributors
Work with R&D on application development to assist customers with formulation needs.
Present new product development opportunities to Product Managers and R&D.
Evaluate their market trends and develop strategies with the Brand Director
Obtain and communicate market information/intelligence to Team Members.
Represent the product at various industry meetings and tradeshows.

 

REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor?s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field is preferred with THREE YEARS? EXPERIENCE. An MBA with emphasis in Marketing/sales would be advantageous.
Good computer skills are required and CRM software desirable.
 KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE FOOD INGREDIENT MARKET. However knowledge in the nutraceutical/functional food ingredients sector can be considered.
Must have good organizational and planning skills, work as a team player,
Have a good customer focus and have the ability to build relationships.
Knowledge of the food regulatory environment preferred, but not required.

 

This position requires extensive travel.

 

The company provides competitive compensation and excellent benefits package.

 

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