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Senior Sales Executive (Food Ingredients)
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Posted:
13 August 2026 (29 days ago)
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10 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive sales and business development by actively reaching out to manufacturers and brand owners in the food industry.
- Visit customers regularly to build and sustain strong long-term relationships.
- Source and develop new business opportunities with both current and prospective clients to hit monthly targets and support ongoing growth.
- Assess client needs and propose suitable ingredient solutions that address both commercial and technical requirements.
- Prepare and present sales pitches proposals and product demos to win business.
- Oversee the sales pipeline forecasting budgeting and monitoring results against targets.
- Respond to customer questions feedback and complaints quickly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
- Build and maintain solid knowledge of the ingredient portfolio including how products are used and their benefits.
- Keep current on industry trends market shifts and food regulations (e.g. safety and labeling standards).
- Work with suppliers and internal technical teams to spot new product ideas and market opportunities.
- Share market insights competitor updates and progress reports to inform business strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Nutrition Food Science & Technology Life Sciences or a related field.
- Around 23 years of B2B sales experience ideally in food ingredients or a related sector.
- Solid grasp of food ingredients their uses and market trends.
- Strong communication negotiation business and interpersonal skills including cost management awareness.
- Track record of building and maintaining key client relationships.
- Goal-driven with a history of hitting or beating sales targets.
- Good organizational and time-management skills able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving setting.
Required Skills:
Food Ingredient Knowledge & Applications B2B Sales Business Development Customer Relationship Management Negotiation Communication Business Acumen Cost Management Sales Forecasting & Pipeline Management Market/Competitor Analysis Time Management & Organizational Skills Technical Solution Recommendation
