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Main Functions

We are seeking a Sales Director to lead our commercial efforts in this dynamic and evolving market. This is a high-impact leadership role for a results-driven professional who excels in fast-paced environments, motivates high-performing teams, and is passionate about advancing sustainable energy solutions. Join us at the forefront of fermentation technology and help shape the future of the biofuels industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of sales representatives across the U.S.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive growth in the biofuels sector
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align sales strategies with company goals
• Provide technical insights and solutions to customers in a complex, evolving industry
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
• Preparing and achieving the sales budget defined for the year for that market
  
  

Technical skills

Required

• A Business degree (Business Administration, Marketing or related) and/or a Technical Degree (Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or related Engineering degree)
• 12 years or more of experience, at least 7 of them being in the biofuels sales, energy, or industrial biotech sectors
• Deep understanding of fermentation processes and biofuels technologies
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 apps and statistical software
  
  

Personal abilities

Required

• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on, results-driven approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
  
  

General criteria

Required

• Up to 50% of travel is required to various events, customer visits, meetings, etc., some of them internationally
  
  

Organization

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.

Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits is a leading fermentation ingredients supplier (yeast, yeast nutrients, and antimicrobials) for both the bioethanol and distilled spirits markets. Our clients depend on Lallemand ingredients for their fermentation processes as well as consulting and training services for those sectors.

Supported by an extensive network of warehouses, Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits' main office is located in the United States, with satellite branches worldwide.

In both the biofuel and spirits industries, the team behind the operation demonstrates an unparalleled sense of innovation, aiming to provide the best possible quality of fermentation.

Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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