Our client is a science company that develops groundbreaking solutions to enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. They are currently seeking a Sales Development Manager to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates who are pushing the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of customers. The successful candidate will have the chance to contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Sales Development Manager, you will be closely working with the Business Lead or at a later stage, with the S&M manager/director and the technical development manager. You will be responsible for driving sales and business development efforts in North America to achieve sustainable double digit growth in the food preservation and natural flavors sector. Your role will also involve growing the Business unit presence in existing and new markets. You will coordinate and deliver the pipeline of initiatives and projects with customers while managing a portfolio of development projects for them.
- Drive sales and business development efforts in North America to achieve sustainable double digit growth in the food preservation and natural flavors sector
- Grow the Business unit presence in existing and new markets
- Coordinate and deliver the pipeline of initiatives and projects with customers
- Manage portfolio of development projects for customers
- Ensure promotional activities to enhance brand visibility and market penetration
- Strengthen market knowledge and stay updated on industry trends
Key Requirements:
The ideal candidate for this Sales Development Manager position will bring a Bachelor’s Degree along with 5-10 years of relevant food ingredient selling experience. You should possess a hunter mindset with a motivated and positive attitude. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential for this role along with strong prospection skills. A high level of autonomy is required as well as the ability to work independently. Proven success in building relationships with professionals at all organizational levels with internal and external customers is also key.
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5-10 years of relevant food ingredient selling experience
- Hunter mindset, motivated and positive attitude
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Strong prospection skills
- High level of autonomy and the ability to work independently
- Proven success in building relationships with professionals at all organizational levels with internal and external customers
What sets this company apart:
Our client is not just about chemistry but also about creating magic when bright minds come together. They value diversity that individuals bring regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. They offer a good and safe working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. They have a supportive team culture that values sharing, and they provide an encouraging and inclusive work environment.
What's next:
Ready to push the limits of science and innovation? Apply now!
If interested in this position, please contact Danielle Hambley at +1 512 610 6266 or Danielle.Hambley@robertwalters.com
