Director, Low-Acid Aseptic Beverage Co-Manufacturing Sales, Remote Based

This is a unique sales leadership opportunity within the East Coast's largest low-acid aseptic beverage manufacturing operation with industry leading plant-based beverage R&D and manufacturing technologies. You will be charged with leading Sales for low-acid aseptic contract manufacturing operations alongside innovative plant-based ingredients and ingredient bases. This is a key growth position serving on the site leadership team within a 600+ person company experiencing rapid client growth, manufacturing expansion and increased production capabilities. It’s also an exciting opportunity to contribute to the rapid manufacturing of low acid aseptic products including almond & plant-based milks, coffee creamers, protein shakes, RTD coffees, smoothies, medical nutrition and low-acid aseptic beverage categories. You will be also be charged with overseeing the following activities.* Driving sales by calling on major food, nutritional foods, large beverage, medical nutrition and emerging beverage client companies seeking low-acid aseptic Contract manufacturing and co-packing capabilities.* Working alongside Business Development and Marketing teams to ensure continuation and growth of revenue generation through the selling Contract manufacturing and co-packing capabilities for manufacturing and packaging operations.* Driving the sales of unique and innovative plant-based ingredients and ingredient bases derived from grains, nuts and seeds.* Identifying new business opportunities for customer co-investment into new manufacturing categories, line extensions and new packaging types.* Working with site leadership to ensure the attainment of revenue and profit goals with responsibility for profit/loss and the achievement of current and long-range objectives.* Developing the vision and direction of the low acid aseptic beverage manufacturing and operational strategy in conjunction with the company’s long-term vision.* Working collaboratively with R&D, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth manufacturing processes supporting clients’ low acid aseptic manufacturing operations.* Effectively opening and closing sales cycles through qualifying, presenting, proposing, closing and managing key accounts.