Food Ingredients Sales Manager - Southeast territory - REMOTE

Our client serves as a one-stop shop meeting all the needs of the food industry – sourcing, research and development focusing on tailor-made innovative solutions, processing, and warehousing and distribution.

Medical Dental and Vision insurance
Annual Bonus + kickers for exceeding sales goals
Vacation and sick time off
Car allowance

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Customer Development Manager for our Southeast territory. This is a REMOTE position in the Ingredients industry, and the candidate must have at least 5+ years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Sales, Account Management, Pricing and Food, Ingredients.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in the Southeast territory, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention
• Conduct regular meetings with clients to discuss their needs, provide product information, and build rapport
• Manage accounts and provide pricing quotes to clients
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and launch new products and services
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and market developments, and provide insights to the team
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and potential customers
• Work closely with the sales team to develop and execute sales strategies
• Provide training and support to clients on product usage, ingredient functionality, and other related topics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Sales, Account Management in the ingredients industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Knowledge of Food, Ingredients, Release Agents, Supplements, Human Nutrition, Bakery, Savory, and Beverage industries
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 50% of the time)