Sales Account Manager, Food Away from Home (FAFH), East Coast
About The Position
Sensient Technologies is seeking a Sales Account Manager to sell its value-added flavors and ingredients portfolio to customers in the Food Away from Home (FAFH) market. The role focuses on business development with Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) and other national accounts, supporting innovation for core menu items. The account manager will own, manage, and grow a sales territory, build customer relationships, identify opportunities, and work with internal resources to drive business growth. Previous sales experience is not required; technical expertise, including experience in R&D, can provide a foundation for success. This is a home-office-based position in the United States, near a major airport in the Southeast or East Coast, with approximately 70% travel. The position offers a salary range of $130,000–$145,000, performance-based incentive pay, benefits, and training and development opportunities. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of experience.
- A strategic approach to developing business and winning new accounts.
- Ability to navigate large accounts and partner with key decision makers on innovative new product development projects.
- Drive and passion to win.
- Authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
- Ability to work near a major airport in the East Coast or Southeast United States and travel approximately 70%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and knowledge of the Food Away from Home value chain.
- Research and development experience, including bench experience.
- College degree in business or the sciences (preferred).
- Previous sales experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Sell Sensient’s value-added flavors and ingredients portfolio to Food Away from Home customers.
- Develop business directly with Quick Service Restaurants and other national accounts for core menu item innovation.
- Manage and grow an assigned sales territory.
- Build customer relationships, identify business opportunities, and develop new accounts.
- Navigate large accounts and partner with key decision makers on innovative new product development projects.
- Collaborate with internal resources and colleagues to support success.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $130,000–$145,000.
- Performance-based incentive pay with uncapped bonus potential.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Development opportunities.
- Training during onboarding and beyond.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
