About the job Senior Sales Manager
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)
Reports to: Director of Sales
Industry: Flavor & Fragrance
Ready to Ignite the Scent-sation?
Are you a high-octane sales superstar with a nose for opportunity and a passion for flavors and fragrances? Were hunting for a Senior Sales Manager to dominate the U.S. market and beyond, driving explosive growth in the dynamic world of aroma ingredients. This isnt just a jobits a high-stakes mission to captivate clients, crush sales targets, and lead a team to victory in a fast-paced, sensory-driven industry. If you thrive on challenges and live to close deals that leave a lasting impression, we want you!
What Youll Do:
- Own the Game: Command a portfolio of key accounts, forging ironclad partnerships with top-tier clients. Be the go-to for C-suite execs, turning relationships into revenue goldmines.
- Hunt New Wins: Sniff out and seize new business opportunities in established and untapped markets. Pitch cutting-edge flavor and fragrance solutions that make clients say, Wow!
- Craft the Playbook: Partner with leadership to design bold sales strategies that outsmart competitors. Use market intel to position us as the industrys trailblazer.
- Lead the Pack: Inspire and mentor a team of sales rockstars, sharpening their skills and fueling a culture of relentless drive and collaboration.
- Bridge the Gap: Team up with R&D, marketing, and operations to deliver custom solutions that make clients senses sing. Align product innovation with market demand.
- Crush the Numbers: Smash ambitious sales targets and deliver razor-sharp reports on performance, forecasts, and market trends using CRM like a pro.
- Steal the Show: Represent us at global industry events, dazzling trade shows, and conferences. Stay ahead of trends, regulations, and innovations to keep us on top.
What You Bring:
- Proven Grit: 5+ years of senior sales experience in flavors, fragrances, or related fields (think food ingredients, personal care, or specialty chemicals). A track record of obliterating sales goals is non-negotiable.
- Industry Swagger: Deep knowledge of the global flavor and fragrance markettrends, consumer vibes, and regulations. B2B and B2C mastery is your jam.
- Leadership Mojo: The ability to rally, mentor, and elevate a sales team to greatness while fostering a high-energy, collaborative vibe.
- Silver Tongue: Killer presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Youre just as comfortable charming CEOs as you are closing complex deals.
- Global Edge: Experience conquering international markets (North America, Europe, APAC) and navigating cross-cultural deals like a seasoned diplomat.
Bonus Points:
- Technical know-how in flavor/fragrance formulation or applications.
- Multi-lingual skills to charm clients in global markets.
- A Rolodex bursting with industry connectionssuppliers, clients, and thought leaders.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to make waves in a vibrant, sensory-driven industry. Youll lead with autonomy, innovate with purpose, and drive results that redefine whats possible. Ready to leave your mark and create a legacy that smells as sweet as success?
Apply now and lets make the world smell bettertogether!