Flavor Sales Executive (CPG or Flavor Industry Exp. Req.)

#twiceasnice Recruiting•Marietta, GA

2d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client in the manufacturing industry for consumer goods is seeking an Account Executive to join their team in Marietta, GA. In this role, you will drive strategic efforts to expand their flavors additive business, targeting new markets and customer opportunities within the CPG sector. The ideal candidate will bring a hunter mentality and a track record of consultative sales success. Experience within the flavor industry or flavored CPG products is required. To succeed in this role, you must be an innovative and strategic communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to build long-term customer relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organization with strong employee tenure, a collaborative culture, and significant growth potential.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in B2B outside sales experience is required
Sales experience related to the flavor industry or flavored CPG products is required
Strong experience hunting and prospecting for new business is required
Consultative sales experience is required
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and strategic planning skills are required
Ability to travel up to 60% + work in the Marietta office when not traveling is required

Responsibilities

Lead strategic growth initiatives for the flavors business within CPG accounts
Position the company as the preferred supplier of flavors across all segments
Expand market share by maximizing opportunities with existing and new customers
Prospect, develop, and close new business opportunities
Partner with Marketing to create go-to-market strategies and sales tools
Develop commercial proposals for regional and global flavor RFP’s
Support the execution of customer-specific requirements and initiatives
Deliver product concepts, presentations, and submission documents to customers
Manage project pipelines and provide consistent progress updates
Drive cross-functional collaboration to optimize execution and service
Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams at all levels