Jobs in Park Ridge, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong background in sales and a deep understanding of the foodservice industry.
• Travel to conferences and client sites as needed to support sales efforts and strengthen relationships.
• Extensive experience in foodservice research platform sales or related industries is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in selling subscription-based solutions, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of foodservice and food retail sectors, including key trends and challenges.
• Exceptional ability to engage with senior executives and build long-term client relationships.
• Skilled in prospecting, lead generation, and closing deals, with excellent negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Ability to develop and execute actionable plans to drive business growth.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver impactful presentations.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Consistently exceed sales targets by developing and executing high-impact strategies to drive new business and expand existing accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers in the foodservice industry, positioning Technomic as a trusted partner.
• Conduct compelling live demonstrations of the Ignite platform, showcasing its unique value and capabilities to prospective clients.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, and industry engagement.
• Accurately forecast sales performance and provide actionable insights to meet and exceed revenue objectives.
• Represent Technomic at key industry events, conferences, and client meetings, ensuring a professional and impactful presence.
• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing and product development, to align sales efforts with business objectives.

Benefits

• Welcoming culture with in-person and online social events
• Fantastic Walk the World charity day
• Active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available
• Bespoke training and learning
• Mentoring platforms
• On-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning
• Encouragement and support for internal job moves
• 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years
• 10 national holidays
• A birthday leave day
• The chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• 401k match
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Parental leave
• ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance
• Mental health first aiders
• Free access to a wellness app
• Global awards and kudos programs
• The chance to collaborate with teams around the world