Sales Representative

IFF•Cedar Rapids, IA

11d•Remote

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The Health & Biosciences division channels passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies for healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets. This role is based in the Midwest, United States, with a remote option, but requires one year of local training in Cedar Rapids, IA. The position offers an opportunity to join a collaborative, innovative, high-performing team focused on achieving greatness and making a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field
Experience in a sales, customer service, or technical-facing role
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, independent, and results-driven mindset
Ability to travel up to 50% within the Midwest region
Proficiency with CRM tools, MS Office, and sales-related systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in ethanol, corn processing, agriculture, food, or chemical industries
Knowledge of fermentation or industrial processing technologies
Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships and identify growth opportunities

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen relationships within the fuel ethanol and carbohydrate processing industry
Support revenue growth by progressing opportunities and contributing to team sales targets
Identify new business opportunities through understanding ethanol and manufacturing processes
Assist in developing account plans and delivering commercial proposals aligned with strategy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including technical service, supply, marketing, and R&D
Help implement IFF technologies such as enzymes, yeast, and fermentation additives
Troubleshoot customer issues and identify unmet needs to deliver tailored solutions
Utilize tools such as Salesforce, forecasting systems, and internal platforms to support sales execution