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Sales Director (Plant based Ingredients)

QLM Search
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026

QLM Search is partnering a specialist ingredients group that is looking to appoint a Sales Director. Reporting to the Business Unit President and forming part of a the leadership team, the role will be instrumental in delivering their 5 year commercial strategy in this specialist Plant based Ingredient portfolio.


Key Responsibilities


-Develop and execute effective Ingredient category management strategies to drive sales and profit growth for the business.

-Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to maximize sales potential.

-Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure the business is meeting their needs and driving customer satisfaction.

-Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.

-Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective marketing campaigns and product launches.


Candidates MUST have proven experience as a Sales Leader / Director within the B2B Food Ingredients (Plant based is a MUST HAVE / non-negotiable category) and will have excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills. You need strong knowledge of category management strategies across Ingredients with a track record of driving growth through effective implementation

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