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QLM Search

Sales Director

QLM Search, Chicago, IL, US, 60290

Duration: Full Time

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QLM Search is partnering with a specialist ingredients group that is looking to appoint a Sales Director in one of their core business categories. Reporting to the Global Sales Leader and forming part of a high-performing sales team, the role will be instrumental in delivering their 5-year commercial strategy into the US market.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop and execute effective Ingredient category management strategies to drive sales and profit growth for the business.
  2. Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to maximize sales potential.
  3. Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure the business is meeting their needs and driving customer satisfaction.
  4. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.
  5. Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective marketing campaigns and product launches.
  6. Have a “business development” mindset to win new business/customers in this specialist category.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience as a Sales Director/Senior Manager/Technical Sales profile within the B2B Food Ingredients industry (no other sectors can be considered) selling primarily to Food businesses in a specialist category. You will have a strong Technical profile (ideally) with excellent strategy experience and communication skills. You need strong knowledge of category management strategies across Food Ingredients with a track record of driving growth through effective implementation. You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse market trends and customer insights to identify new business opportunities.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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