USA Regional Sales Manager Modified Food Starches - Remote Eligible

Regional Sales Manager – USA

Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consulting is searching for a Regional Sales Manager for Food Ingredients – Modified Food Starches.

Location: USA, Home Based

This is a Business 2 Business job, please apply only if you have experience in Foodstarches, you know the clients and you know the products.

My client is a globally operating and leading player in European Starches & Sweeteners food ingredients manufacturing industry to food, industrial and animal nutrition applications. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Sales Manager to help expand our footprint in the North American/USA market.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and driven Regional Sales Manager North American/USA market to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the food ingredients and modified food starches market and a proven track record in customer leadership. This role requires a flexible mindset, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The position will be based in USA.

Tasks

• Sales Leadership: Lead and manage sales activities across the USA region, with a focus on growing our presence in the modified food starches market
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and market growth
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs, and positioning our solutions to meet their demands.
• Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities within targeted market segments, collaborating with R&D and technical teams to deliver innovation and tailored solutions.
• Market Expertise: Stay ahead of market trends, competitive activities, and customer requirements to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, production, and technical support, to align goals and ensure seamless delivery of products and services.
• Travel: Visit customers across USA and travel occasionally to our European plant in for team alignment and strategy development.
• You have a good network with producers and distributors in the Food ingredients, mod. Waxy Maize is a strong plus

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Food Technology or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

· Minimum 5-7 years of sales experience in the food ingredients industry, with a focus on modified food starches or related products.

· Proven track record of customer leadership, with experience managing and growing relationships with key accounts and distributors.

· Strong market knowledge of modified food starches and the USA food ingredients sector.

· Medior/Senior level experience with a flexible, adaptable mindset to handle changing market dynamics.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

· Fluent in English

· Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

· Willingness to travel within the region as needed.

Benefits

· Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

· Opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative company in the food ingredients sector.

· Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

· A collaborative and supportive work environment.

If you are a passionate sales leader with strong market knowledge and a customer-centric mindset, we would love to hear from you.

You will have in the beginning no reports. With growing of the business you will also grow your team.

Important:

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter via the apply option and contact Alfred Geiger for questions.