GFIC is hiring a USA Regional Sales Manager to lead our sales and growth strategy in the modified food starches market. This home-based role is central to expanding our presence across the United States by building strong customer relationships and developing strategic plans.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage sales activities across the USA region, with a focus on growing presence in the modified food starches market.
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and market growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs, and positioning solutions to meet their demands.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within targeted market segments, collaborating with R&D and technical teams.
- Stay ahead of market trends, competitive activities, and customer requirements to develop effective sales strategies.
- Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, production, and technical support, to align goals and ensure seamless delivery.
- Visit customers across the USA and travel occasionally to the European plant for team alignment and strategy development.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Food Technology or a related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of sales experience in the food ingredients industry, with a focus on modified food starches or related products.
- Proven track record of customer leadership, with experience managing and growing relationships with key accounts and distributors.
- Strong market knowledge of modified food starches and the USA food ingredients sector.
- Medior/Senior level experience with a flexible, adaptable mindset to handle changing market dynamics.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Fluent in English.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Willingness to travel within the region as needed.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Good network with producers and distributors in the Food ingredients sector; experience with modified waxy maize is a strong plus.
Team & Environment
You will have no reports in the beginning, with the team set to grow alongside business expansion.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative company in the food ingredients sector.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
Work Mode
This is a home-based position located in the USA.
