Account Manager - Food Ingredients (Open to remote in the US)

Job Purpose and Impact

The Account Manager will participate in face-to-face and remote selling to the company's new and existing customers, selling directly or indirectly through various sales channels. In this role, you will help assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products, services and solutions. 

Key Accountabilities

• Execute sales transactions through the portfolio pipeline process while selling solutions to help customers grow to scale with Cargill while negotiating contracts. 
• Development and delivery of sales proposals and conducting detailed presentations for effective product demonstration. 
• Build a business plan for accounts developing strong customer relationships. 
• Plan daily activities, including customer visits and establish quantitative and qualitative objectives to achieve. 
• Follow market and competition evolution, relaying information to senior staff. 
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience 
• Minimum two years of sales experience, preferably in food ingredients or a related industry 
• Strong presentation skills and confidence engaging directly with customers 
• Able and willing to travel at least 20%  

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales experience working with food manufacturing businesses.
• Experience in understanding customer needs, articulating customer objectives, and adding value to partnerships, demonstrated negotiation and value-based / consultative sales skills. 
• Experience with Salesforce, risk management tools or customer relationship management software. 

External Applicant Information

• Location: This position is open to remote candidates in the US 
• The expected salary for this position is approximately $80,000 to $110,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal.  
• At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).