Sr. Agribusiness Sales Representative

About Ingredion:

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Location: Westchester IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

Ingredion is hiring a Senior Agribusiness Sales Representative responsible for managing Agri-product sales for the companys largest plant. The candidate will manage over $50 Million of Corn Protein Feed sales with a focus on pricing discipline freight optimization customer relationship management and developing new sales and market opportunities.

What you will do:

• Manage all of the Argo plants Corn Protein Feed and Oil by product sales
• Use market knowledge to develop short and long-term strategies. Market analysis would include supply & demand forecasts alternative feed stuff and competitor analysis
• Balance supply & demand optimizing the ratio of spot vs. contract sales pricing negotiations maximizing netbacks distribution of weekly price lists tracking claims communicating trends for improvement opportunities prospecting to find new customer opportunities and establishing sound customers relationships.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with Order Coordinators Customer Service Manufacturing Teams Peers Management and Stakeholders within other departments for cohesive teamwork and execution of tasks.
• Support management on developing process improvements that lead to efficiencies increased quality and cost savings
• Support financial forecasting and participate in review of Net Corn business
• Support Corn germ logistics and other plant functions on an as needed basis
• Ad hoc travel to meet customers and attend trade shows to stay current on industry trends

What you will bring:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven track record in Sales and Management roles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Agricultural Background and merchandising experience is a plus
• SAP experience a plus
• University degree in Business Agriculture or the equivalent

Who you are:

• Have a passion for commodity markets and sales
• An ability to work idependently and as part of a team
• Strong customer focus
• Strong time and people management skills
• An owners mindest who is always looking for new opportunities and improvement

Why Join Ingredion

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel

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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:

Pay Range:

This 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.