Sales Associate

## Sales Associate Apply locations:
US - Wauconda, Illinois time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR101403# Company Overview Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.# Your Role in Synergy's Success The Sales Associate is a commercial role responsible for managing and growing assigned Corporate accounts, developing new business opportunities, and driving customer engagement to support revenue growth.

This role serves as a key link between customers and internal teams, ensuring a high level of responsiveness while identifying opportunities to grow revenue, strengthen customer relationships, and support the commercial objectives of the business.# How You Will Contribute The Sales Associate role serves as the primary development pipeline for future Account Managers, providing hands-on experience in customer relationship management, business development, account growth, and commercial strategy.
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
**** Customer & Account Support*
* · Serve as a primary point of contact for inbound customer inquiries, sample requests, pricing requests, and commercial support needs.
· Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and follow-up.
· Coordinate with Customer Service, R&D, Operations, and other internal teams to ensure timely execution of customer projects and resolution of customer issues.
· Manage assigned customer relationships to drive retention, identify growth opportunities, and mitigate risks to existing business.
· Represent Synergy professionally and act as a trusted business partner to customers.
** Opportunity & Pipeline Development*
* · Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
· Generate and follow up on leads received through marketing activities, trade shows, customer referrals, website inquiries, and other commercial channels.
· Develop and execute customer growth plans for assigned Corporate Accounts to drive revenue growth and account expansion.
· Manage assigned opportunities through the sales cycle and partner with Account Managers on larger or strategic opportunities.
· Maintain awareness of market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
** Inside Sales & Commercial Operations*
* · Manage inbound commercial activity, including customer requests, quotations, pricing inquiries, samples, and project follow-up.
· Prepare quotations and support commercial negotiations within established guidelines.
· Track customer projects, opportunities, and account activity through CRM systems.
· Maintain accurate sales forecasts, opportunity pipelines, and customer records.
· Participate in account planning, commercial reviews, and sales strategy discussions to support revenue growth and customer development.
· Collaborate with Finance, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve issues impacting customer satisfaction or business growth.
· Limited travel may be required to support customer meetings, trade shows, business development activities, and commercial initiatives. While travel is not expected to be a primary responsibility, Sales Associates may participate in customer visits when business needs justify in-person engagement.
** PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS*
* · Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred (Equivalent relevant business experience will be considered.)
· 1-2 years of experience in sales, customer service, account management, or a related commercial role.
· Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
· Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs and develop business…