National Sales Manager
alpha executive searchMcHenry (IL)
National Sales Manager
Posted yesterday
alpha executive searchMcHenry (IL)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
National Sales Manager | Flavors Remote | Midwest, South & Southeast Territory We're partnering with a growing, mid-sized flavor house to find a National Sales Manager who knows the flavor industry, loves developing new business, and gets excited about building something! This is a newly created position with a company that's experiencing tremendous growth. The territory is largely untapped, so the right person has a real opportunity to make an impact. We're looking for a true hunter. Someone who enjoys opening doors, building relationships from the ground up, and turning new opportunities into long-term customers.
The Opportunity:
As National Sales Manager, you'll develop new business across a territory stretching from Wisconsin south through Texas and east to Florida.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Develop and grow a territory with significant untapped potential.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within food and beverage manufacturing.
- Build relationships with R&D, product development, procurement, and other key decision-makers.
- Work closely with flavor development and technical teams to bring creative solutions to customers.
- Manage the sales process from initial introduction through commercialization.
- Play an important role in the continued growth of an established flavor house.
- Who We're Looking ForFirst and foremost, you must currently be selling flavors within the food and beverage industry. This is a requirement for the role.
- Beyond that, we're looking for someone who:
- Has a proven track record of hunting and winning new business in the flavor industry.
- Understands the flavor development process and how to work with customers on new applications.
- Is comfortable prospecting, making introductions, and developing relationships from scratch.
- Can manage a territory independently and take ownership of their results.
- Brings energy, initiative, and a genuine passion for sales.
- Lives within the assigned territory, from Wisconsin south through Texas and east to Florida.
- Why This Opportunity?
- Beyond the growth potential and opportunity to build a territory, one of the biggest selling points is the leadership team.
- The CEO is someone I've had the pleasure of working with for years. He's approachable, down-to-earth, and genuinely cares about his people. It's the kind of leadership that makes a difference when you're considering your next career move.
- The company offers a competitive base salary, uncapped commission, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the business continues to grow.
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