Sr. Account Manager, Sweetener Sales
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Sr. Account Manager Sweetener Sales
About Ingredion
Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite foods beverages and everyday products. As a global leader in ingredient solutions across more than 60 industries we unlock the potential of nature to help customers succeed and consumers enjoy better experiences. We value diverse perspectives and share a purpose-driven culture focused on making life better.
Location: Remote U.S. (Eastern time preferred)
Workplace Type: Remote
Impact
Ingredion is seeking a resultsdriven sales professional to accelerate growth within our Sweetener Sales business across the U.S. and this role you will play a key part in strengthening customer partnerships expanding market presence and delivering valueadded sweetener solutions aligned with evolving consumer and customer needs.
Role Summary
As Sr. Account Manager Sweetener Sales you will own and grow assigned customer accounts while driving profitable revenue and volume growth across Ingredions sweetener portfolio. You will be responsible for strategic account management pipeline development and execution of sales plans in close collaboration with crossfunctional partners.
This role reports to Sales Leadership within the Sweetener / Commercial organization.
What You Will Do
- Execute against annual customer revenue volume and margin targets for assigned accounts
- Develop and manage strategic account plans that drive longterm growth and customer value
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline by identifying new business opportunities and target applications
- Strengthen multilevel customer relationships to gain insight into customer strategies innovation plans and market needs
- Drive sales of core and valueadded sweetener solutions through consultative selling
- Collaborate with Technical Service R&D Marketing Supply Chain and Quality to deliver integrated customer solutions
- Lead commercial discussions price negotiations and contract execution in alignment with business objectives
- Monitor market trends competitive activity and customer brands to anticipate sweetener demand and opportunities
What You Will Bring
- Bachelors degree in Business Food Science Marketing or a related field
- 710 years of experience in B2B sales or account management preferably within food ingredients or sweeteners
- Proven ability to manage strategic accounts and deliver sustainable profitable growth
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing negotiations and pipeline management
- Experience working in a remote territorybased sales role
- Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office applications
Who You Are
- Customerfocused with a consultative and solutionsoriented mindset
- Resultsdriven and proactive in identifying and capturing new opportunities
- Comfortable engaging in both commercial and technical discussions
- Collaborative team player who works effectively in a matrixed environment
- Curious about food beverage and consumer trends impacting sweetener demand
- Willing to travel as needed to support customer and business needs
Why Join Ingredion
At Ingredion youll grow your career while making a meaningful impact. We offer a competitive total rewards package comprehensive benefits and opportunities for learning development and advancementwithin a culture that values innovation collaboration and purpose.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
Yes Within CountryPay Range:
$123500.00-$164700.00 AnnualThis pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Incentive Compensation:
As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Ingredion ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Zutaten. Wir stellen Süßstoffe, Stärkeprodukte, Inhaltsstoffe zur Nahrungsergänzung und Biomaterialien her, die von Kunden in alltäglichen Produkten – von Lebensmitteln und Getränken bis hin zu Papier- und Pharmaprodukten – verwendet w ... View more