Technical Sales Manager, Beverage

Sensient•Hoffman Estates, IL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. Imagine seeing your technical expertise shape the flavors behind tomorrow's most exciting food and beverage products. Ready to launch your career in technical sales? We're looking for someone with a scientific background—preferably in food science, chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, or a related discipline—who has experience working directly with customers and is excited to build a career in sales. Whether you've been supporting customers in applications, R&D, product development, quality, or another technical role, this is an opportunity to leverage your technical expertise in a highly visible, customer-facing position. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and influencing innovation, we'll provide the training, tools, and support to help you thrive in technical sales. As a Technical Sales Manager, you will have the opportunity to build and strengthen partnerships in the beverage space, supporting the sale of our top-shelf, value-added flavors portfolio to world-class customers in the US. You will partner with our commercial team to bring custom solutions for a broad base of customers. As a part of this dynamic team, you will have internal resources structured to support and ensure your success! You will act as technical expert of Sensient products and educate our customers on the value and usage of our products. You will work with a full range of consultants, development houses, and start ups to position our products and technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.
5+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry.
Experience in food ingredients and food or beverage product development, with a strong technical foundation.
A strategic, results-driven approach to developing new business and winning accounts.
Proven ability to position technical, value-added solutions and build trusted relationships with key customer decision-makers.
A passion for solving customer challenges, driving innovation, and growing a successful technical sales career.
Authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen partnerships in the beverage space, supporting the sale of our top-shelf, value-added flavors portfolio to world-class customers in the US.
Partner with our commercial team to bring custom solutions for a broad base of customers.
Act as technical expert of Sensient products and educate our customers on the value and usage of our products.
Work with a full range of consultants, development houses, and start ups to position our products and technology.