Position: Sales Manager - Chicago, United States - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position:
Sales Manager (Food)

In 2023, the group established a subsidiary in Chicago, Illinois, to provide industrial clients in North America and Canada with functional wheat-based ingredients and extrudates.

This subsidiary also offers manufacturing expertise for sustainable, plant-based products such as authentic meat alternatives, functional bakery goods, and breading and coating systems.

Our client is seeking a passionate
Sales Manager to join their team, who will be at the forefront of promoting their diverse product portfolio across various market segments.

Leveraging your expertise in B2B solution selling and value-driven approaches, you'll develop and execute strategies to expand our client's brand presence and drive growth in the market.

An established network within the food and beverage industry, a strong technical understanding, and the ability to effectively communicate complex product benefits to clients are essential for success in this role.

What You Will Be Doing:

Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan to establish and grow the food brand in the US and Canada.
Utilize solutionbased selling techniques to effectively demonstrate the value of the company's product portfolio.
Plan daily activities, including customer visits and the establishment of quantitative and qualitative objectives.
Deliver compelling sales proposals and conduct detailed presentations to showcase product benefits.
Drive sales growth with both new and existing customers, ensuring consistent revenue increase.
Monitor market trends and competitor activities, providing insights and information to management.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with mínimal supervision or collaborate with appropriate team member for efficient resolution.
Support sales order processing (in the beginning starting with supply from Europe)
Support indirect salesoriented actions (claim handling, follow up/feedback sampling, shipping of products)

What The Company Is Looking For:

Proven experience in B2B sales of food ingredients
Bachelor's degree in business, food science, or a related field preferred
Established network within the food and beverage industry preferred
Good technical skills and understanding of implementation of the ingredients within food production
Ability to process, analyze, and effectively communicate business drivers associated with customers
Ability to build trust and strong relationships with customers
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong presentation, and negotiation skills
Handson mentality with a proven ability to work independently and autonomously with selfmotivation

Pay:
From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits: