Food Ingredients Sales Executive

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Role Overview

We are looking for energetic and technically sound Food Ingredients Sales Executive (Male/Female) who can combine scientific knowledge with strategic sales capabilities to drive B2B growth across India.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and manage B2B customer accounts across relevant industries.
• Conduct field sales visits, product presentations, and technical discussions with clients.
• Promote and sell pea protein, starch, and related product lines to targeted customers.
• Understand customer requirements and provide technical advice based on product applications.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers in food, nutraceutical, beverage, and allied sectors.
• Manage the entire sales cyclefrom lead generation to closing.
• Coordinate with R&D, production, and quality teams for sampling, trials, and customer support.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets across assigned regions.
• Stay updated on market trends, competition, and new opportunities.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and market insights.

Required Qualifications

• Education:

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry

  OR

• MBA / PGDM in Marketing, Sales, or Business Administration (with technical aptitude).

• Experience:

• 2-3 years in B2B sales, technical sales, field sales, or business development.
• Experience in food ingredients, nutraceuticals, raw materials, or related sectors is an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of food ingredients or related scientific domains.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage field sales visits and customer interactions independently.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Passion for sales, networking, and business growth.
• Willingness to travel extensively across assigned territories.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work with Indias pioneering pea protein and starch manufacturer.
• Career growth in technical sales and business development.
• Dynamic, supportive, and growth-oriented team environment.