SALES MANAGER, SPECIALTY MARKETS: Specialty Markets for Agriculture, Turf, Ornamental, Household, Institutional and Industrial customers

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

Are you a strategic sales leader with a passion specialty chemical/industrial market and a highly consultative technical sale?

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership and expertise can drive growth and profitability? 

As the Sales Manager for our Specialty Markets within the Color Division (for use in household and industrial cleaners, specialist coatings and agriculture product applications), you will play a key role in shaping the future of our sales strategy, guiding a talented team to meet and exceed goals, and identifying opportunities for growth and innovation. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving market, this is the role for you!

This job will be based out of a home-office either near a major airport with preference for Chicago or NYC area.

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What you’ll do:

Develop and implement annual and long-term sales forecasts to align with corporate goals. Lead and mentor account managers to consistently achieve sales targets. Collaborate with marketing to implement pricing strategies that maximize profitability. Analyze market trends and competitive intelligence to inform strategic decisions. Drive the introduction of new products and expand existing products into new markets.

What you’ll bring:

The drive and passion to win!  A college degree in business, marketing, or a related field; an MBA or technical degree is a plus. Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams. A strategic approach to developing business and winning new accounts. Extensive experience along with a record of success selling highly technical, value-added solutions to a professional audience. Experience within agriculture or turf and ornamental industry is a plus but not required!

What you’ll get:

Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues in a dynamic team based out of Somerset, NJ An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities  A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond  A home-based office with 60-70% travel.

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Personal Care and Specialties Market (PCSM) Sensient Personal Care and Specialties Market (PCSM) develops, produces, and markets ingredients and high-quality colors for the personal care and cosmetics industry, as well as Specialty Colors for use in household and industrial cleaners, specialist coatings and agriculture product applications.  SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.  RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work out of a home-based office near a major airport or be willing to commute.  THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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