Junior Sales Associate

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.

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, plant trials, and training

• Accurate and timely execution of sales support activities and customer follow-ups
• Demonstrated growth in technical understanding of edible oils and release agents
  
  Effective collaboration with internal departments
• Positive feedback from customers and senior sales leadership

This position offers structured training in edible oil functionality, release agent applications, customer processes, and sales fundamentals. Successful candidates may advance into a Regional Sales Manager or Account Manager role with responsibility for a defined territory or customer segment.

Combination of office-based work, remote support, and field exposure alongside senior sales personnel. Periodic travel to customer locations, manufacturing facilities, and industry events is required.