Sales Manager | Leading Global Food Ingredients Group| Latin America

A leading company in the food ingredients industry is seeking an experienced and driven Sales Manager to lead and expand food ingredient sales across select food & beverage companies, both domestic and international, with a primary focus on Latin America countries. Reporting directly to the VP of International Sales & Marketing, this role is pivotal in driving the company's growth strategy.

The ideal candidate needs a track record of successful sales in the Latin America food ingredients markets (flavors, sweeteners, dietary fiber etc.), with connections in the core target markets and experience in selling products and solutions to food industries.

Key Responsibilities:
Development and identification of market potential: Identify potential customers and market opportunities within the food industry
Sales Execution: Negotiate terms, close new deals, and build long-term partnerships
Collaboration: Work closely with various departments such as Marketing, Sales teams, and R&D globally to ensure successful strategies
Customer Insights: Communicate market needs to management while showcasing the company's innovative capabilities to customers
About the Company
The company is a global leader in food ingredients, delivering innovative, high-quality solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and respect.

With over 80 years of expertise, the company specializes in sugar processing, refining, and nutritional ingredients, including short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides. State-of-the-art facilities and expert teams support product development and market entry, driving innovation in the nutritional and dietary fiber arena.

This position is open to all genders.
דרישות התפקיד:
Requirements:
At least 5 years of proven successful experience in a sales position in a B2B environment
Strong overview and track record of food ingredients sales or chemicals to manufacturing companies
Fluent in Spanish and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong sales, negotiation, and analytical skills
Willingness to travel extensively and manage a flexible work schedule
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Education:
BA/BS required
MBA is preferred
A background in Chemistry, Food Science, or Natural Sciences related fields is advantageous