Junior Sales Associate
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Sales
Job Title Junior Sales Representative – Edible Oils & Release Agents Position Summary
The Junior Sales Representative – Edible Oils & Release Agents supports the commercial team in the sale and promotion of specialty edible oils, bakery release agents, and related functional ingredients. This entry-level role is designed to build technical product knowledge, application awareness, and consultative sales skills while supporting food service operators, bakeries, food manufacturers, and distributors.
Benefits:- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
The Junior Sales Representative – Edible Oils & Release Agents supports the commercial team in the sale and promotion of specialty edible oils, bakery release agents, and related functional ingredients. This entry-level role is designed to build technical product knowledge, application awareness, and consultative sales skills while supporting food service operators, bakeries, food manufacturers, and distributors.
Key Responsibilities- Support senior sales representatives in managing existing accounts focused on edible oils and release agents
- Assist in identifying and qualifying new customers within bakery, snack, prepared foods, and food service segments
- Coordinate product samples, technical data sheets, specifications, and pricing requests
- Participate in customer meetings, production trials, and plant visits to understand equipment, processes, and application requirements
- Develop knowledge of edible oil and release agent functionality, including viscosity, performance, yield improvement, and equipment compatibility
- Assist in responding to customer questions related to product performance, storage, handling, and shelf life
- Maintain accurate customer records, opportunity tracking, and follow-ups within CRM systems
- Support order entry, demand forecasting, and basic sales and margin reporting
- Communicate customer feedback to internal teams including Operations, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and R&D
- Assist with trade shows, product demonstrations, and application testing as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.
- 0–2 years of experience in sales, food manufacturing, bakery operations, or ingredient-related roles (internships acceptable)
- Strong interest in edible oils, bakery release agents, and functional food ingredients
- Ability to learn and clearly communicate technical product information
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
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