Account Executive, Food & Nutritional Ingredients

Our client is an established and respected supplier of food and nutritional ingredients sold to manufacturers of food, beverage, and nutraceutical/nutritional products. We are searching for a sales professional, based in the Upper Midwest, to cover accounts throughout a specific geographical territory.

• Bachelor's degree required (a specific degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, food Science or other natural science is preferred)
• Prior experience working for a manufacturer or distributor of functional ingredients sold to companies that produce either food, beverage, or nutritional products – in a sales capacity. Products could be things like acidulants, phosphates, sorbates, preservatives, emulsifiers, gums, hydrocolloids, pectins, fiber, plant-based proteins (soy, pea, wheat), sweeteners, fatty acids, starches, enzymes, and gelatin.
• Already have established connections and customers in the territory. All sales are B2B – to manufacturers of food and beverage products, nutritional products, dietary supplements, protein powders, and vitamins.
• Hunter mentality. Excellent negotiation skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to travel – on average – 3 days every other week to visit accounts.
• A clean driving record and valid license to drive a car.
• A confident and hard-working attitude. Positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic personality.
• Already lives within the territory – near a large city with a major airport in the upper Midwest. Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and NW Indiana are preferred locations.

This is a remote position so candidates will work from a home office and travel as needed to visit with customers and make sales presentation and attend trade shows and expos.

• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) plus other voluntary insurance and benefits including a retirement plan.
• Monthly car allowance, company laptop, cell phone plan, and home office equipment.
• All travel & entertainment expenses reimbursed.
• Ample room for promotions and personal growth.

If you are interested and qualified, please apply today!