Sales Account Manager, Food Away from Home

Sensient Technologies Corporation

. Sell value-added flavors and ingredients to world-class Food Away From Home customers .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing business within the Food Away From Home sector, focusing on building relationships with key decision makers and driving innovative product development. Proven ability to manage sales territories and achieve growth through strategic account navigation and collaboration.

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Food Away From Home Value Chain KnowledgeBusiness Development StrategyAccount ManagementProduct Development CollaborationR&D Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales Territory ManagementMenu Item InnovationStrategic Account NavigationBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Relationship Building

Soft Skills

Drive and Passion to WinCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Quick Service RestaurantsNational AccountsFood IngredientsValue-Added FlavorsTravel Flexibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell value-added flavors and ingredients to world-class Food Away From Home customers
Develop business directly with Quick Service Restaurants and other national accounts
Support core menu item innovation
Own, manage, and grow the assigned sales territory
Build relationships and win new accounts
Partner with key decision makers on innovative new product development projects
Collaborate with internal resources and colleagues to drive business success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience and knowledge of the Food Away from Home (FAFH) value chain is a plus
R&D experience is welcomed; no sales experience required
Strategic approach to developing business and winning new accounts
Ability to navigate large accounts and partner with key decision makers for innovative new product development projects
Drive and passion to win
College degree in business or the sciences is preferred
Minimum of 2+ years’ experience
Authorized to work in the USA without employment visa sponsorship
Able to work near a major airport on the East Coast/Southeast of the USA
Able to travel 70%
No relocation assistance is offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits program supporting employees and their families
Development opportunities
Thorough and effective training during onboarding and beyond
Home office-based opportunity
Uncapped bonus potential
Performance-based incentive pay
70% travel opportunity