Senior Technical Sales Manager - Proteins (South Central)

Overview

We're hiring! Are you passionate about building strong customer relationships and bringing cutting-edge food technologies to the market? Kemin is seeking a Senior Technical Sales Manager to champion our products and solutions throughout the South Central region. In this dynamic role, you’ll work hands-on with customers, providing education and insight into our innovative programs and product portfolio—including Proteus, our breakthrough meat processing technology for beef, chicken, pork, and turkey. This solution enhances yield and moisture while reducing label changes and overall costs. Through regular in-person visits, you’ll collaborate with both prospective and existing customers to understand their production challenges and offer tailored recommendations that optimize their operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Meat Science, a proven track record in sales success, and demonstrates a proactive, customer-first approach.

This role will be responsible for servicing the South Central territory that includes

Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas.

Extensive travel (50%), mostly by car with some air travel, will be required.

Candidates must reside within the territory, preferably Texas.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being :

• Competitive Financial Package : Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support : Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement : Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities : Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

Responsibilities

Identifying prospective customers

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science or Food Science.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

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