Sales Director (Ingredients)
QLM Search · Chicago, IL
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 7, 2026
Job Description
QLM Search is partnering a specialist ingredients group (Global) that is looking to appoint a Divisional Sales Director, or Senior Sales Manager. Reporting to the Business Unit Vice President and forming part of the commercial leadership team, the role will be instrumental in delivering their 5 year commercial strategy in this specialist Ingredient portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
-Develop and execute effective Ingredient category management strategies to drive sales and profit growth for the business.
-Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to maximize sales potential.
-Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure the business is meeting their needs and driving customer satisfaction.
-Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.
-Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective marketing campaigns and product launches.
Candidates MUST have proven experience as a Sales Director/Senior KAM/Senior Sales Manager within the B2B Food Ingredients (experience with value add ingredients, nutrition, ingredients, health ingredients-the portfolio of this client is vast) and will have excellent account leadership and communication skills. You need strong knowledge of category management strategies across Ingredients with a track record of driving growth through effective implementation
Key Responsibilities
-Develop and execute effective Ingredient category management strategies to drive sales and profit growth for the business.
-Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to maximize sales potential.
-Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure the business is meeting their needs and driving customer satisfaction.
-Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.
-Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective marketing campaigns and product launches.
Candidates MUST have proven experience as a Sales Director/Senior KAM/Senior Sales Manager within the B2B Food Ingredients (experience with value add ingredients, nutrition, ingredients, health ingredients-the portfolio of this client is vast) and will have excellent account leadership and communication skills. You need strong knowledge of category management strategies across Ingredients with a track record of driving growth through effective implementation
Additional Details
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- US
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