Technical Sales Manager – Food and Health Science

Role Overview

The Technical Sales Manager is responsible for managing Hawkins product sales to current accounts while developing new prospects to increase sales and profits. The position requires identifying opportunities and driving sales growth of current and new product lines through product knowledge, customer knowledge, and an intimate understanding of the business segment.

What You Will Do

Develop long-term, positive relationships with strategic customers, manage sales and support for specific distributors and direct accounts, identify and pursue business opportunities, and participate in the commercialization of new products and improvement of current products.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HACCP, GFSI principles, and familiarity with Titles 7, 9, and 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5 years prior food industry experience in Production, FSQA, Food Ingredient Sales or related
• Processed meat/poultry experience is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GFSI principles, and familiarity with Titles 7, 9, and 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to identify and communicate with key personnel within accounts to further selling cycle
• Strong problem solving, decision making and prioritization skills
• Self-starter with a desire to win. Competitive in nature
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to utilize Microsoft office products and similar IT related programs associated with the job function

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays