Technical Inside Sales Rep, Food Colors, St Louis

Sensient•St. Louis, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sensient Technologies is hiring a Technical Inside Sales Representative to support growth in its Food Colors business. The role focuses on building customer relationships, driving sales growth, and contributing to the natural colors business through consultative selling. It is 100% office-based in St. Louis, Missouri, with work onsite five days per week. The position also involves customer interactions by phone and virtual meetings, with occasional field visits. Sensient is a global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient Colors develops, produces, and supplies natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the world. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available; the successful candidate must live in the St. Louis area or be willing to commute.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; preferably in a science field with laboratory experience.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Technical acumen.
Ability to organize and manage projects, provide customer service, focus on results, communicate, and negotiate.
Authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
Must reside in the St. Louis area or be willing to commute.

Nice To Haves

Sales experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Qualify customer information and maintain a sales pipeline.
Implement sales strategies.
Manage pricing and prepare quotations.
Communicate appropriate information to management.
Maintain related records and customer files.
Grow sales revenue and build successful, long-term client relationships.
Connect with customers through phone calls, virtual meetings, and occasional field visits.