US Sales Director
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About Profile
Key Highlights:
- Delivered +20% growth in last 18months – c.$80m to $94.1m revenue
- In previous roles delivered +$65million of growth across multiple specialty ingredient portfolios.
- Customers experience includes Kerry, Grupo Bimbo, General Mills, KraftHeinz, Tate & Lyle, Mondelez, Dawn Foods, Conagra, Unilever, Barry Callebaut, Bunge etc.
- +20years of R&D, Sales, and Commercial Leadership experience in the food & nutrition ingredient market.
Summary:
We’re working with the US Sales Director coming from a global ingredient distribution business who is actively looking for a new role.
This professional is a highly experienced management and sales professional with a strong background in the food and beverage ingredients industry. With expertise in leadership, sales strategy, product development, and quality control, he has successfully driven growth and operational efficiency across multiple organisations. His ability to restructure sales teams, identify market opportunities, and implement strategic initiatives has consistently delivered double-digit revenue growth. A skilled mentor and leader, he has played a pivotal role in exceeding company sales targets and expanding market presence. In addition to his sales expertise, his involvement in senior leadership teams has allowed him to contribute to wider business initiatives, including pricing strategies, employee development, and operational improvements.
Throughout his career, he has taken a hands-on approach to sales management, working closely with teams to strengthen customer relationships and secure new business opportunities. His leadership experience spans regional and national sales management, technical sales, and quality control, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex sales environments and negotiate key supplier partnerships. He has successfully developed innovative sales and marketing programmes, driving market expansion and long-term growth. With a strong focus on customer research, technical problem-solving, and strategic planning, he has consistently delivered measurable impact on revenue growth and organisational success.