Technical Sales Manager

Hawkins Careers•Spring, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position is responsible for managing Hawkins product sales to current accounts while developing new prospects to increase sales and profits. Responsible for identifying opportunities and driving sales growth of current and new product lines through product knowledge, customer knowledge, and an intimate understanding of the business segment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 5 years prior food industry experience in Production, FSQA, Food Ingredient Sales or related.
Working knowledge of HACCP, GFSI principles, and familiarity with Titles 7, 9, and 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Strong oral and written communications skills; proficiency to read, write and speak Spanish is required.
Ability to identify and communicate with key personnel within accounts to further selling cycle.
Strong problem solving, decision making and prioritization skills.
Self-starter with a desire to win.
Competitive in nature.
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to utilize Microsoft office products and similar IT related programs associated with the job function.

Nice To Haves

Food science or a related field preferred.
Processed meat/poultry experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop long-term, positive relationships with strategic customers to ensure our products and company are well known and respected.
Accountable for sales growth and support for specific distributors/direct accounts, in designated territory including but not limited to those in Latin America, Caribbean and Domestic
Identify and pursue business opportunities for all Hawkins products.
Participate in the commercialization of new products and improvement of current products.
Provide technical support to other Account Managers as needed.
Participate in educational opportunities and pertinent skill development workshops; Maintain personal networks; Participate in professional organizations