Mid-West Sales Director (f/m/d)

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Responsibilities:

- To lead the regional Field Service Engineers and Sales Engineers achieving company sales objectives and targets.
- Implement sales policies effectively, and manage sales activities in the defined region.
- Lead the teams to serve, maintain existing customers and canvass new customers.
Develop and execute strategies to achieve sales and growth targets.
- Identify, qualify, and secure new customers and opportunities.
- Present products and technical solutions that address customer needs.
- Lead proposals, negotiations, and sales closures.
- Maintain forecasts and coordinate internal teams to fulfill customer requirements.
- Leadership (Direct Reports)

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related technical field.
- Eight or more years of experience in technical sales, business development, account management, or a related commercial function.
- Experience selling products or technical solutions within the flavor, food, or beverage industry strongly preferred.
- Product development or food application experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience developing customer relationships and managing complex sales opportunities.
- Experience preparing sales forecasts and working toward established sales targets.
- Ability to explain technical products and applications to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Research and Development, Marketing, Customer Service, Logistics, Quality, and Regulatory teams.

Base $170,000 - $220,000 per year. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.
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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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