Now Hiring - iLocatum Staffing - Sales Account Manager (Food Ingredients) in Chicago, IL

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Sales Account Manager (Food Ingredients) Location: Hybrid (3 days in-office) | Travel: 25 -40% Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for the food ingredient or specialty chemical industry? Join our growing team as a Sales Account Manager , where you'll take ownership of a defined territory, build strong customer relationships, and drive growth by offering innovative solutions to our clients. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office, with travel expectations between 25%-40%. What You 'll Do: * Manage and grow a defined sales territory, nurturing lasting customer relationships. * Onboard new clients while supporting and expanding existing accounts. * Develop and implement strategic, customer-specific growth plans. * Identify and pursue new business opportunities across markets and industries. * Analyze market trends and customer needs to uncover new applications for our products. * Build trusted partnerships across customer teams, including R&D, Quality, and Purchasing. * Deliver engaging, solution-focused sales presentations highlighting our ingredient portfolio. * Represent the company at national and regional trade shows to expand market presence. * Prepare timely activity reports for the Head of Sales & Marketing. What You Bring: * 5+ years of sales experience in the food ingredient or specialty chemical industry. * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Proven success in direct ingredient sales to customers and via distributors or brokers. Key Competencies for Success: * Confidence & Passion -- Inspire customers with your energy and dedication. * Self-Motivation -- Proactively take initiative and deliver outstanding results. * Team Collaboration -- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment. * Adaptability -- Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. * Tech-Savvy -- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Join us and be part of a dynamic team, where your ideas and expertise will shape our future success!