Kemin Industries · 18 hours ago
Sales Manager - Bakery
US-Off-site
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expKemin Industries is a global biotechnology company committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. They are seeking a Sales Manager for their Bakery team, responsible for managing sales and service functions for assigned bakery industry customers and ensuring strong client relationships while meeting performance goals.
BiotechnologyFood and BeverageSustainability
Responsibilities
Achieve consistent growth in sales and gross margin within each of the assigned accounts, in accordance with yearly sales budgets
Build forecast reports that will feed consensus meetings with sales information for production and inventory management
Lead Kemin’s business unit expansion and sales growth in the territory
Collaborate with cross functional teams in developing and implementing a marketing plan for the territory
Carry out specific responsibilities in each step of the sales process
Identifying prospective customers
Developing, executing, documenting and maintaining sufficient customer sales projects to exceed sales growth expectations for the territory
Authoring and executing strategic plans for key customers
Establishing relationships with individuals at the all levels of the customers’ organization
Making technical sales presentations on Kemin products/services
Cooperating with product development efforts
Closing the sale and implementing the startup programs
Continued relationship building and growth with customers after the sale
May work together with other Account Managers in a team selling approach
Responsible for conducting high level meetings as well as assist customers with testing products in the manufacturing plant
May mentor account representatives
Attends industry tradeshows, conferences, and events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field with 5+ years of experience in sales, specifically bakery
A solid understanding of biological sciences in order to prepare and present detailed technical and commercial presentations to prospective customers
Prior experience in managing sales projects to a successful completion
A high degree of energy and personal motivation, demonstrated project and time management skills, and strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products and database development programs and the ability to train others in these systems
Excellent communications skills
Preferred
Candidates residing in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Arkansas are highly preferred
High potential candidates with less experience may be considered for a role commensurate with their skills and work history
Benefits
Competitive Financial Package
Health and Wellness Support
Career Development and Advancement
Continued Learning Opportunities
Service Opportunities
Company
Kemin Industries
Kemin Industries provides health-related products to improve the quality, safety, and efficacy of food.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260M2025-12-01Debt Financing· $50M
2025-02-12Debt Financing· $20M
2023-04-25Debt Financing· $65M
Leadership Team
Jason Shelton
Vice President Research And Development
Adriano Di Toppa
Enterprise Data Manager
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