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Last updated: 18 hours ago
Inside Sales Representative : Food & Nutrition

Inside Sales Representative : Food & Nutrition

IMCDChicago, IL, US
Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
  • Promoted
Food Runner

Food Runner

MomotaroChicago, IL, US
Full-time +1
Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
  • Promoted
Senior Manager, Sales - Food Industry

Senior Manager, Sales - Food Industry

Regal RexnordChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
Food Systems Sales Engineer

Food Systems Sales Engineer

The Staffing Resource Group, IncChicago, IL, US
Permanent
Quick Apply
Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
  • Promoted
Regional Sales Manager - Food & Personal Care

Regional Sales Manager - Food & Personal Care

NETZSCH GroupChicago, IL, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
  • Promoted
Food Runner

Food Runner

Next RestaurantChicago, IL, US
$21.00–$21.50 hourly
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
  • Promoted
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Food Runner

Food Runner

Perilla Korean American FareChicago, IL, US
$11.02 hourly
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 18 hours ago
  • Promoted
Sales Manager America (Food packaging / Inspection systems)

Sales Manager America (Food packaging / Inspection systems)

Engilico BVChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
  • Promoted
Food Runner

Food Runner

Ever RestaurantChicago, IL, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago
  • Promoted
Senior Manager, Sales - Food Industry

Senior Manager, Sales - Food Industry

Regal Rexnord CorpChicago, IL, United States
Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
  • Promoted
Technical Sales Manager (Non-Food)

Technical Sales Manager (Non-Food)

German American Chambers of CommerceChicago, IL, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
Specialty / Food Sales Manager

Specialty / Food Sales Manager

Riverside Natural FoodsChicago, IL, US
Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
  • Promoted
National Sales Manager- Ingredient and Food - Remote

National Sales Manager- Ingredient and Food - Remote

Michael PageChicago, IL, US
Remote
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
  • Promoted
Sales Manager - Food Service (Bilingual)

Sales Manager - Food Service (Bilingual)

Conexus Food SolutionsChicago, IL, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
Territory Sales Representative, Food Service – Chicago

Territory Sales Representative, Food Service – Chicago

Kinsa GroupChicago, Illinois
Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
  • Promoted
Food Runner

Food Runner

Batter & Berries - North Lincoln AvenueChicago, IL, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
  • Promoted
National Sales Director, Food and Beverage

National Sales Director, Food and Beverage

Solenis LLCChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
  • Promoted
National Sales Director, Food and Beverage

National Sales Director, Food and Beverage

SolenisChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
  • Promoted
Regional Sales Manager - Food & Personal Care

Regional Sales Manager - Food & Personal Care

NETZSCH Business Services GmbHChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
  • Promoted
Food Runner

Food Runner

MordecaiChicago, IL, US
$12.00 hourly
Part-time +1
Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
Inside Sales Representative : Food & Nutrition

Inside Sales Representative : Food & Nutrition

IMCDChicago, IL, US
27 days ago
Job description

Inside Sales Representative : Food & Nutrition

Inside Sales Representative, Food

IMCD US currently has an opening for an Inside Sales Representative, Food. This role is based

in the Chicago area.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and

ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to

transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through

expertise and innovation, is what still drives us today.

Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local

knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative

business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial

and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations

structure facilitate healthy growth.

Successful candidates will be responsible to :

  • Maintain and grow assigned sales territory by proactively selling to existing and new

customers, primarily by telephone.

  • Meet or exceed sales key performance indicators (KPIs) including sales to budget, call
  • frequency, variance reporting and usage of and Einstein (part of

    SalesForce)

  • Develop and maintain relationships with assigned customers.
  • Qualify leads from a variety of sources and clearly articulate the IMCD value proposition
  • to new customers.

  • Contact and setup new customers with existing business transitioned from Principals or
  • other distributors.

  • Maintain a working knowledge of products and applications through regular attendance
  • of relevant IMCD Academy sessions and principal training.

  • Actively seeks continuous improvement and self-development.
  • Prioritize and manage time effectively to meet internal & external customer expectations
  • and deadlines.

  • Effectively and creatively solves problems : assess the situation, have clear
  • understanding of request to help obtain and determine root cause and assign corrective

    action.

    Sales

  • Contact customers by telephone and apply consultative selling techniques to sell new
  • products to new or existing customers.

  • Address customer questions and inquiries such as product recommendations, providing
  • technical help and redirecting sample and literature requests to appropriate internal

    contacts.

  • Apply negotiation techniques to pricing discussions with customers to optimize
  • profitability.

  • Monitor and react to sales variances to minimize lost business.
  • Track activities in SalesForce working opportunities, follow-up reports and customer
  • summary reports. Maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities to ensure ongoing sales

    growth.

  • Collaborate with Regional Sales Manager to determine necessary strategic sales
  • approaches.

  • Research potential new customers (using web searches, government industry
  • directories, trade shows, outside sales leads, etc…)

  • Cold-call prospects that are generated by external sources of lead (Principals) – only if
  • these accounts are not already assigned to a specific outside sales representative

  • Maintain and expand the company’s database of prospects.
  • Overcome objections of prospective customers.
  • Emphasize product / service features and benefits, quote prices, discuss credit terms, and
  • prepare sales order forms and call reports.

  • Create and deliver qualified opportunities to Technical Account Managers where
  • appropriate.

  • Attend periodic sales training where applicable.
  • Appropriately communicate brand identity and corporate position.
  • Infrequent travel may be required to attend sales meetings or trade shows / industry
  • events.

    Administrative

  • Take responsibility to ensure all requests are fulfilled with accuracy and efficiency within
  • defined timeframes.

  • Prioritize, communicate, and effectively execute all RUSH requests from both internal &
  • external customers.

  • Effectively respond to all requests by actively seeking, inquiring / asking appropriate
  • questions of both internal & external customers to obtain necessary information.

  • Attend all pertinent training sessions, department meetings with active participation.
  • Skills :

  • Ability to explain technical concepts and theories to non-technical audiences.
  • High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
  • Must be highly organized, flexible, and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization, both
  • verbally and in writing.

  • Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills.
  • Technical proficiency in computer systems, including Teams, Outlook, Excel and
  • Salesforce

    Required Qualifications :

  • A Bachelor of Science degree is necessary for this role.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a Food Science background.
  • Strong mathematical acumen
  • Must be functionally competent on computer systems.
  • 1-2 years of technical sales experience in the food industry preferred.
  • Desired Qualifications :

    Competencies :

  • Business Acumen.
  • Problem Solving / Analysis.
  • Customer / Client Focus.
  • Communication Proficiency.
  • Teamwork Orientation.
  • Supervisory Responsibility :

    This position has no supervisory responsibility.

    Work Environment :

    This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work

    environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

    Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

    This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8

  • to 5 ., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed.
  • Travel :

    No travel is expected for this position.

    Other Duties :

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

    activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

    responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    IMCD Offers

    If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then

    we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical,

    commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing

    group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your

    own mark. We are committed to delivering value and acting responsibly. As we grow, we keep

    our founders’ entrepreneurial spirit intact, creating a world of opportunity. As a truly international

    company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris,

    Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Toronto. Our Group Office is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

    and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large

    cap AEX index.