Regional Sales Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Sales territory primarily in the Midwest and Mountain States, targeting accounts for sales of value-added functionally active food ingredients Customers in the territory will be comprised of baked goods manufacturers, nutritional blenders, nutritional bars, yogurt, dairy, sports nutrition, and the general food/beverage business at large. Some experience successfully interacting directly with key decision makers at target customers is preferred. Visit target accounts; conduct benefit-selling presentations using value propositions based on specific customer situations. Develop and maintain contacts with key decision makers at target accounts, working constantly to improve account traction. Deliver sales growth and corporate gross margin goals in assigned territory. Participate in trade show activities. Development of value propositions for use with existing and prospective customers. Collect and contribute data for market research, competitor profiling and customer needs assessment. Develop strong technical knowledge of products offered for sale, including therapeutic benefits and applications. Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database. Work closely with customer service personnel, food scientists, and technical support reps. Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant information to management, including sales call reports and monthly work progress reports.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree required. Scientific / technical concentration preferred (Food Science/Chemistry/ChemE) 3 years minimum experience in direct B2B sales of value-added food ingredients or flavors is required Sales ability and negotiating skills, technical understanding of food ingredients and how they work in the body (bioavailability/absorption), proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships, works well independently (capable of working alone in a large geographic area), and in teams Excellent communication skills, presentation skills, enthusiastic, motivated, personable, multi-tasker Willingness and ability to travel as needed to perform duties assigned. We offer a competitive salary, annual bonus, 401K with a 12% company match, health insurance, generous PTO, home office equipment, cell phone, laptop, monthly car allowance, and more. Join an industry leader in the food ingredients industry. Apply today! Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wellington Executive Search by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Sales Manager jobs in Greater Chicago Area. Greater Chicago Area $90,000.00-$105,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $70,000.00-$90,000.00 3 days ago Greater Chicago Area $85,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Regional Sales Manager- Chicago (Foodservice) Rosemont, IL $75,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago SaaS Account Manager - (OTE $150,000/year USD) @ CXT Software Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Regional Sales Manager, Commercial (Chicago) Director of Sales (Zone Director) Remote Available - Southwest Chicago, IL $145,000.00-$165,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $50,000.00-$65,000.00 1 month ago Carol Stream, IL $130,000.00-$180,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $76,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Greater Chicago Area $67,000.00-$92,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$110,000.00 5 days ago Greater Chicago Area $146,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.