Sales Manager - Ingredients
Sales Manager - Food Ingredients
Summary:
A leading global food ingredients organization is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth across the edible nuts portfolio. This role will focus on developing new business, managing strategic customer relationships, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver exceptional commercial results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and grow B2B customer relationships across North America
* Identify and develop new business opportunities to increase sales and market share
* Execute sales plans and achieve revenue and profitability objectives
* Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, and operations teams to ensure successful order fulfillment and customer satisfaction
* Monitor inventory levels, product movement, and market conditions to support business performance
* Provide customers with market insights, supply chain expertise, and product recommendations
* Maintain awareness of industry trends, customer needs, and competitive activity
* Utilize CRM tools and internal systems to manage customer activity and sales forecasting
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Economics, or a related field
* 5+ years of sales experience within food ingredients, food manufacturing, or agricultural products
* Experience within the nuts, ingredient, or commodity food sectors highly preferred
* Proven success in both account management and new business development
* Experience negotiating contracts and building long-term customer partnerships
* CRM proficiency required; SAP experience is a plus
* Excellent communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills
Benefits:
* Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunity
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
* 401(k) with company match
* Career development and advancement opportunities within a growing organization
Travel: Approximately 25% throughout North America.
If you are interested in the Sales Manager position, please don't hesitate to apply!
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