Chemical Supplier & Distributor for Industrial & Speciality Chemicals | Supply Chain, Logistics & Warehousing | Wego Chemical Group

Key Account Manager - Food & Nutrition

Job Title
Key Account Manager - Food & Nutrition
Job ID
27746771
Work Remote
Yes
Location
Remote
Other Location
Chicago or Midwest Region
Description

Wego Chemical Group is a global distributor and sourcing partner of chemicals and ingredients. We are an established player in the global specialty chemical markets, providing end-use manufacturers across industries in North America, LATAM, & EMEA with end-to-end supply chain solutions from across the globe. Our team has been operating for over 45 years, serving customers in over 25 countries, with 200+ professionals in 9 offices strategically located across 4 continents. Proudly family-owned and operated, Wego is led by two generations of leadership who bring passion, vision, and a long-term commitment to our partners' success.

Job Summary
The Key Account Manager is responsible for working with Wego’s global product management team to develop new accounts for our existing chemical & ingredient product lines into end-use manufacturers in the target geography.  This position will focus on sales of acidulants, amino acids, preservatives, antioxidants, hydrocolloids, sweeteners, and plant-based proteins. Key Accounts Managers have an excellent understanding of their product and industry niche and are tasked with developing high-level clients and growing and maintaining strategic relationships within their region.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and grow a healthy business portfolio within the target geography, using a long-term perspective.
  • Manage the entire sales channel, generate leads, gain approvals, negotiate prices, obtain orders, and maintain the business.
  • Conduct market research, attend trade shows, and stay current with industry trends.
  • Aid in demand forecasting to inform the purchasing patterns of Wego’s various product groups related to your industry category.
  • Anticipate and proactively respond to business needs and the needs of your customers.

Key Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in sales & marketing of chemicals & ingredients
  • High energy, go-getter, entrepreneurial mentality
  • Ability to foster and manage customer relationships with a client-friendly personality
  • Ability to self-organize and be ultimately accountable for the satisfaction of your customers
  • A commitment to going above and beyond to make clients happy with a "no task too small" outlook 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 
  • BA / BS required

 

Pay Range
$150,000.00   None to $175,000.00   None

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