Sales Manager West - Food Ingredients / Nutrition Ingredients
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# Sales Manager – Food Ingredients
## Company Overview
MStack is a technology-led specialty chemicals and ingredients company transforming the way industries source, develop, and commercialize innovative solutions. Our Food & Nutraceuticals business partners with global manufacturers and leading brands to deliver high-quality functional ingredients, specialty additives, nutraceutical actives, and formulation solutions to customers across India.
## Job Summary
We are looking for an ambitious sales professional who can build strategic customer relationships, drive revenue growth, and expand MStack's presence within the Food & Nutraceuticals ecosystem. The role involves managing business growth across our Food Ingredients portfolio, focusing on bakery, confectionery, ice-cream, and ready-to-eat/ready-to-cook segments.
## Responsibilities
- **Sales Delivery & Revenue Growth** — Acquire new customers, upsell/cross-sell, and convert business to contracted recurring revenue while owning the sales cycle to hit targets.
- **Portfolio & Market Development** — Build market knowledge and supplier relationships, leveraging insights to shape the ingredient portfolio.
- **Sales Discipline & Reporting** — Maintain a daily sales review rhythm, with disciplined CRM tracking of every interaction and forecast.
- **Customer Account Management** — Identify new business opportunities and collaborate with technical and supply chain teams to deliver customer-centric ingredient solutions.
- **Consultative Selling** — Utilize strong consultative selling skills and a technical understanding of ingredients to manage complex B2B sales cycles.
## Qualifications
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field; an MBA (Sales/Marketing) is a plus.
- 4+ years of B2B sales experience selling ingredients into bakery, confectionery, ice-cream, or ready-to-eat/ready-to-cook industries.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Ability to independently manage large territories and key accounts.
- Willingness to travel extensively across India.
## Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with CRM tools and sales tracking software.
- Knowledge of market trends and customer requirements in the Food Ingredients sector.
- Experience with consultative selling and account management strategies.
## Experience
- Minimum of 4+ years in sales and business development, specifically in B2B environments within the food ingredients industry.
## Environment
- This role is primarily field-based with extensive travel across India required to meet clients and attend business development activities.
## Salary
- Salary details are not specified.
## Growth Opportunities
- This role offers the potential for career advancement within MStack, with future opportunities to lead larger sales territories and gain global exposure in a multinational organization.
## Benefits
- Details on benefits offered are not specified.