Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.
The Senior Account Manager Responsible for the sale of products in a defined geographical district (or market segment) and for the development and execution of sales plans, targets and budgets within the overall business unit sales strategy. Responsible for supporting sales representatives and key account colleagues in the management of key client relationships and in the negotiation of contracts with key customers.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science or a related discipline with a minimum 10 years of Sales experience – preferably in the Food ingredient industry. Recognized and respected by major food/beverage customers.
Strong leadership and managerial skills. Proven ability to lead, develop and empower talented sales professionals.
Excellent business analytical skills, a solid business acumen and awareness of key customer financial and economic drivers.
Solid track record of delivering strong results year over year.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have ability to communicate across functional lines and at all levels of the organization.
Prior experience in managing risk, complex problem resolution, dealing with ambiguity and making sound decisions.
Creative thinker, able to inspire change with a team, challenge the status quo and break down barriers to execution.
Ability to operate with agility, adapt quickly and elevate team members’ capabilities.
A passion for success and creating a “Customer First” environment.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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 applicant's accommodation needs.
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 disability—mental or physical—marital 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.
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