Solina · 1 week ago
Sales Account Manager
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expSolina is a fast-growing company specializing in customized food solutions. They are seeking a motivated Sales Account Manager to manage and grow relationships with key industrial food processors, focusing on promoting and selling customized seasonings and sauces.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Manage and grow relationships with key industrial accounts, including Pilgrim's Pride, Sanderson Farms, Wayne Farms, and Perdue Farms to achieve sales and revenue goals
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the industrial food processing sector to expand the customer base and market presence
Support contract negotiations alongside the Director to secure profitable, long-term partnerships
Collaborate with the Director of Sales and cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Business Management) to align customer needs with product offerings and market trends
Utilize customer feedback and market research to inform sales strategies and identify new opportunities
Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring prompt and effective resolution of issues to maintain high customer satisfaction
Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and account updates to the Director of Sales and other stakeholders
Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and other industry events to enhance brand visibility and build professional relationships
Act as a liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of customized solutions that meet or exceed expectations
Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field
Minimum of 3-5 years of sales experience in the food industry, with a focus on customized solutions such as seasonings, sauces, or similar products
Demonstrated ability to manage and grow customer accounts in the food processing or manufacturing sector
Preferred
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with key customers
Knowledge of food and beverage applications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver impactful presentations to clients and internal stakeholders
Proactive and results-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM systems preferred
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel up to 30-40% of the time to meet with clients, attend trade shows, and support sales activities
Company
Solina
Solina is a leading global partner for the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition sectors, designing tailor-made food solutions, excelling in perfected taste, enhanced nutrition and optimised functionality, that contribute to the creation of food that is good in every sense of the word, good for people, good for the planet.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-05-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Anthony Francheterre
CEO
Eric Terré
CEO
Recent News
2025-11-19
2024-03-11
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