Technical Sales Manager - Natural Food Ingredients

Company: Michael Page
Location: Chicago
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

Opportunity to influence sustainable food innovation. Key role in driving revenue growth within functional food and nutraceuticals. Client Details Our client is a fast-growing, innovation-driven manufacturer of natural food ingredients, specializing in clean-label, plant-based, and functional ingredient solutions for the food and beverage industry. With a strong commitment to sustainability, quality, and customer collaboration, they serve a wide range of clients from startups to global CPG brands. Description Manage and grow a portfolio of food and beverage clients across the world. Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate ingredient solutions, leveraging a deep understanding of food science and formulation. Collaborate with internal R&D, technical services, and product development teams to support customer projects from concept through commercialization. Prepare and deliver compelling technical sales presentations and product demos. Develop pricing strategies, manage contracts, and meet/exceed annual sales targets. Attend trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events to promote the company and products. Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to inform product innovation and marketing strategies. Profile Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, or related field (Master's preferred). 5 years of experience in B2B technical sales in the food ingredients sector. Solid understanding of clean-label, plant-based, or functional ingredient applications. Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and collaborate cross-functionally. Willingness to travel (~25-40%) for customer visits and industry events. Job Offer Competitive base salary performance bonus Comprehensive health benefits 401(k) with company match Career growth in a mission-driven, innovative company Opportunity to influence sustainable food innovation MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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