Account Manager – Food Ingredients (12-month contract)

Overview

Global functional food ingredients supplier is looking to fill an Account Manager position on a 12-month contract, based in the Montreal Area. Product lines include Enzymes, Acidulants, Leavening Agents, Preservatives, Sweeteners, Food-Grade Phosphates, Hydrocolloids, Humectants, etc. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading global functional food ingredients supplier. It's also an excellent income opportunity. Overnight travel should be very minimal.

Responsibilities

• For a 12-month period (due to maternity leave) manage and grow an existing account base in the Montreal area.
• Sell a broad range of functional food ingredients to the food, beverage, and nutraceutical manufacturing markets in the territory.
• Sell at both a commercial level and, when appropriate, a technical level to Food Scientists, Product Developers, and Purchasing personnel.
• Develop new business opportunities at existing accounts and develop new accounts.
• Manage pricing, troubleshoot, and support new product introductions.
• Communicate effectively with management, suppliers, and customers.
• Effectively use a CRM program (Salesforce) to manage territory and account information.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in French and English.
• 3+ years of food ingredient, nutraceutical ingredient, or food industry related sales experience.
• A strong track record of sales success.
• High energy with the capacity to handle a large volume of activity.
• A college degree in Food Science is strongly preferred.
• Experience selling a broad product line of both commodities and specialties is a plus.
• Must be very professional, self-motivated, have competitive drive, and the ability to manage many activities, products, accounts, and pricing.

Company Information

Global functional food ingredients supplier. Industry leader with a very broad product line. Excellent opportunities for advancement.

Compensation

Base salary: C$90,000 - C$120,000 commensurate with experience. Bonus: Paid quarterly and based on gross profit dollar growth over prior year; 15% of base salary per year is targeted if at plan. The bonus can exceed the target and there is no cap. It is a lucrative program based solely on individual results. A company car is provided. Excellent company benefits. Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Job Function & Industry

• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products

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