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Technical Sales Representative (Flavors & food ingredients) What you'll be doing Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their unique needs and requirements Provide technical expertise and guidance on the selection and application of our specialized food ingredients Obtain reliable market information to participate in establishing and preparing solid business plan(s) and budgets Collaborate with the R&D team to identify new product opportunities and drive innovation Participate in industry events, trade shows and networking activities to stay abreast of market trends and competitor activities Contribute to the development of marketing strategies and promotional materials Prepare and deliver comprehensive sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets To propose improvement of and/ or within the internal & external processes to the Sales Manager, so as to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the organization What we're looking for Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology or related field 4+ years of experience in technical sales or account management within the Flavors or food manufacturing industry Thorough understanding of food technology, food ingredients business Demonstrated success in building long-term relationships with customers and securing new business Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical information into commercial value Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address customer challenges Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and customer relationship management (CRM) software Willingness to travel within the region to visit customers and attend industry events Good command of English
Most are in India and the US. Here's how to pick the right one for you.
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WorkMundi's database shows 74,689 open sales positions globally. India leads with 17,483 jobs, followed by the US with 13,876. If you're open to geography, you have real options — but the sheer number means you need a filter. Don't apply to everything. Pick a country, a company size, and a sales model that matches what you actually want to do.
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