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Sales Director

QLM Search
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

QLM Search is partnering a specialist ingredients group that is looking to appoint a Sales Director. Reporting to the Business Unit CEO Sales and forming part of a the leadership team, the role will be instrumental in delivering their 5 year commercial strategy in this specialist Animal/Pet Ingredients division.


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.

-Manage and motivate the sales team to achieve sales targets and KPIs.

-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 Director within the B2B Food Ingredients (Animal/Pet Nutrition industry an advantage) and will have excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a large team (10 ). You need strong knowledge of category management strategies across Ingredients with a track record of driving growth through effective implementation

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