Technical Service Representative

at  Ingredion Incorporated NAUS

WORKPLACE TYPE: HYBRID

Ingredion is looking for a Technical Sales Representative who will be part of our Virtual Sales Team. In this role, you will interact directly with our small and medium customers, providing them with ingredient recommendations for their food & beverage applications. You will be managing customers directly and developing new opportunities. You will be working across our entire portfolio, including starches, plant-based proteins, sugar-reduction solutions, and hydrocolloids. You will be joining a large team of peers and enjoying significant on-the-job training and support. This role provides high visibility within Ingredion including exposure to field Sales, Technical Service, R&D, Customer Service, etc. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building relationships with customers and has a technical degree, such as Food Science. The role is a springboard for career growth at Ingredion.

• Account management: manage accounts in an assigned sales territory
• Lead generation and management: develop new opportunities with existing and prospective customers by following up on leads from multiple sources (trade shows, marketing qualified leads, online chat, 1-800 line)
• Relationships: develop meaningful relationships with customers
• Skill set: Develop an understanding of Ingredion’s product portfolio. Demonstrate solution selling skills to help customers solve their ingredient formulation needs with Ingredion’s products. Continuously develop sales skills via training and on-the-job learning
• Stay up to date with current trends in the food industry
• The role does not require travel to customers, but offers opportunities for travel to trade shows or industry events