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

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

CAPOL, part of the Freudenberg Group, delivers added-value ingredient solutions and processing aids to the global food industry. We manufacture natural colors, flavors and specialty coatings for appealing food and efficient processing. Renowned for our leadership in confectionery finishes, our innovations drive success across diverse food segments—from glossy shine to bold flavor. Headquartered in Germany and serving markets worldwide, we deliver quality and value at every step - and we’re always looking for creative minds to grow with us. ### Some of your Benefits

#### 401K Match

401K Match

Save for retirement with the company's help. #### Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it. #### Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays

With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing. #### Personal Development

Personal Development

We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career. #### Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success. City of Industry Remote Blue Pacific Flavors Inc. You support our team as Mid-West Sales Director (f/m/d) ====================================

### 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. 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.