Sales Account Manager, Colors, Specialty Markets

Sensient Technologies Corporation

Franklin Township, NJ

Full Time

Mid Level

23 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Sales Account Manager for Colors in Specialty Markets at Sensient Technologies is responsible for managing and growing sales within designated territories, focusing on specialty chemical and industrial markets such as agriculture, turf, ornamental, household, institutional, and industrial customers. The role involves developing sales strategies, guiding a team, and identifying growth opportunities in a dynamic environment. The position is home-office based with a preference for candidates near Chicago or NYC, and requires travel up to 50%. Sensient Technologies is a global leader in colors, flavors, and extracts, serving major international brands with advanced technologies and specialty products.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and grow your sales territory with ownership over your accounts.
Sell high-value, technical color solutions to customers in the Northeast, extending as far west as the Mississippi River.
Seek, engage, and partner with key customer decision makers to develop new color sales within accounts.
Develop, implement, and manage account-specific strategies to achieve sales goals.
Coordinate creative projects to bring added value to customers.
Guide and support a talented team to meet and exceed sales targets.

Requirements

3+ years of successful sales experience demonstrating high productivity and measurable results.
Experience in Business to Business or Business to Distributor sales environments.
A strategic approach to developing business and winning new accounts.
Proven success in selling highly technical, value-added solutions to professional audiences.
Ability to work independently in a home-office setting near a major airport.
Willingness to travel 40-50% overnight.

Nice to Have

Experience within the agriculture or turf and ornamental industry is a plus.

Qualifications

Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Benefits & Perks

Excellent salary and uncapped bonus program.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Thorough onboarding and ongoing training.
Home office-based role with regional flexibility.

Working at Sensient Technologies Corporation

Sensient Technologies is a global leader committed to innovation, advanced technology, and serving major international brands. The company values expertise, problem-solving, and a dynamic, collaborative work environment. Sensient emphasizes diversity, equal opportunity, and a focus on developing high-quality, specialty products for various industries.

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