Sr Account Manager, Nutrition, US/CAN
Ingredion is hiring a Senior Account Manager, Nutrition, US/CAN, to drive growth of the nutrition portfolio, understand value propositions of the company’s ingredient portfolio, identify target customers for the Company’s products, partner with the sales team to qualify targets and establish plans for attaining business with identified target customers. The position will be responsible for maximizing nutrition sales and related commercial business activity to existing customers and new customers.
Core responsibilities:
- Execute against customer contracting goals
- Build a healthy and differentiated project pipeline - identifying pockets of growth and new business opportunities aligned with our nutrition portfolio to generate new business at key customers in the Region
- Drive the strategic agenda for the nutrition Solutions portfolio to maximize profitability and revenue by cultivating deep and strategic customer relationships
- Nurture collaborative partnerships at several levels, with key customers / customer accounts to gain early access to customers’ growth initiatives and strategy to ensure Ingredion maintains its position as a valued supplier to specific strategic customers in the targeted market segments.
- Spearhead sales of specialty “value-added” solutions to targeted regional account customers and prospects, including effective introduction of new products, technologies and processes, to obtain new business
- Lead technology-based discussions, primarily with customer/prospects’ R&D, technology/innovation and marketing groups, to establish projects/opportunities, in conjunction with the account teams.
- Analyze market trends and customer brands to identify and anticipate sweetener solution needs of existing and prospect customers, and to pursue new opportunities alongside sales and technical counterparts.
- Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the food and beverage market and the competitive environment to facilitate business development efforts. Pro-actively providing market and competitive intelligence to appropriate internal teams.
- Partner with functional teams (including sales, technical, platform and segment marketing,) to build and execute against Texture and Healthful solutions strategic growth initiatives for regional customers and prospects.
- Support the sales team with a high-level technical understanding of the Texture and Healthful Solutions portfolio, its value propositions and available resources.
- Ensure close alignment with Texture and Healthful solutions platform team with regards to business plans, including campaigns and market development opportunities.
- Network at industry events to build knowledge and identify new prospects.
The Senior Account Manager, Nutrition, US/CAN position is well suited for you if you:
- Are self-motivated, results-orientated and technically-savvy.
- Take ownership and responsible risks to achieve outstanding results.
- Operate with a sense of urgency.
- Anticipate customer needs. Proactively and reactively create/recommend new solutions.
- Possess the desire to learn and understand how nutrition trends and solutions impact our and our customers’ businesses.
- Enjoy collaborating with others to find differentiated solutions.
- Respect and value differences, seeking opportunities to learn from those with different perspectives.
- Looks for achievement of a group as a whole, and clearly understand contribution to group performance
Qualified Candidates will have:
- Bachelors’ Degree in food science or other relevant scientific, engineering, or business discipline.
- Significant direct and practical customer-facing business development, sales, marketing and/or technical experience in food or specialty ingredients.
- Available to travel domestically approximately 50%. Close proximity to major airport is preferred.
- Demonstrated project management skills, ability to manage customer opportunities from concept to commercialization.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both in creation and execution.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills required.
- Working knowledge of food and related industries’ product development and sales cycles.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Must possess the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.
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.
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.
Relocation Available:
Yes, Within Country
Pay Range:
This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Incentive Compensation:
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.