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Sales Director (Ingredients)

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Job typeOther PostedOct 15, 2026 Apply byNov 14, 2026

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About this position

QLM Search is partnering a specialist ingredients group (Global) that is looking to appoint a Divisional Sales Director, or Senior Sales Manager. Reporting to the Business Unit Vice President and forming part of the commercial leadership team, the role will be instrumental in delivering their 5 year commercial strategy in this specialist Ingredient portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

-Develop and execute effective Ingredient category management strategies to drive sales and profit growth for the business.

-Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to maximize sales potential.

-Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure the business is meeting their needs and driving customer satisfaction.

-Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.

-Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective marketing campaigns and product launches.

Candidates MUST have proven experience as a Sales Director/Senior KAM/Senior Sales Manager within the B2B Food Ingredients (experience with value add ingredients, nutrition, ingredients, health ingredients-the portfolio of this client is vast) and will have excellent account leadership and communication skills. You need strong knowledge of category management strategies across Ingredients with a track record of driving growth through effective implementation

Location and commute

Chicago, IL .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3162996093.