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Management Recruiters of Evergreen

Senior Account Manager – Food & Beverage Ingredients

Management Recruiters of Evergreen, Louisiana, Missouri, United States, 63353

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Recruiting Manager, Management Recruiters of Evergreen, Inc. – Chemical Industry Recruiter – Sales Recruiting. Join a global food & beverage ingredient supplier in a critical Account Manager position based ideally in the Lafayette, Baton Rouge, or New Orleans area. This role focuses on selling a broad range of food & beverage ingredients to food and beverage manufacturing accounts in the LA, OK, MS, AL, Southern AR, and Eastern TX Region. Overnight travel is estimated at ~30%. Location: New Orleans, LA area (preferred); travel as required. Responsibilities

Sell a broad range of ingredients, such as emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, phosphates, humectants, sweeteners, antioxidants, etc., to food and beverage manufacturing accounts in the territory. Manage all existing accounts and business in the territory. This is both commercial and technical selling. Call on Purchasing, R&D and food labs. Call on large and mid-sized accounts. Become knowledgeable of all the products. Manage pricing and contracts. Communicate effectively with internal and external parties (suppliers, customer service, customers, management, etc.). Develop and execute the territory strategy. Add new accounts and grow sales at existing accounts. Travel overnight as needed. Requirements

5+ years of food or beverage ingredient sales experience preferred. Knowledge of the food & beverage manufacturing markets in the territory. Ability to sell, or learn to sell, value-added products on a technical level. Strong collaboration, communication, organization, and time management skills. Proven ability to build strong business relationships and a track record of sales success. Hunter mentality for new business opportunities. Bachelor’s degree preferred (Food Science or Business is advantageous). Company Information:

Global food & beverage ingredients supplier. Compensation:

Base Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 per year. Plus, up to 25% annual bonus. Company car. Excellent benefits. Opportunities for advancement. Job Details

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level Employment type:

Full-time Job function:

Sales and Business Development Industries:

Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products For more information, this posting is from Management Recruiters of Evergreen. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing.

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