Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

 

 We are looking for:

 Sales Development Manager:

You will be closely working with the Business Lead or at a later stage, when the organization is bigger, with the S&M manager/director and the technical development manager (based in the US), while being part of the bigger Consumer & Resources segment organization.  The sales manager will be responsible for driving sales and business development efforts in North America to achieve sustainable double digit growth in the food preservation and natural flavors sector. To grow the Business unit presence in existing and new markets To coordinate and deliver the pipeline of initiatives and projects with customers To manage portfolio of development projects for customers To ensure promotional activities to enhance brand visibility and market penetration To strengthen market knowledge and stay updated on industry trends

 

We count on you for:

Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential customers through proactive communication and regular visits (50% to 70% of travels) to discuss commercial opportunities in full autonomy Identify, investigate and follow up on qualified leads and develop business for potential customers in key market areas Maintain and continuously improve knowledge about products, applications and markets in the  industry Develop, negotiate and monitor contracts and pricing for new business opportunities Evaluate and propose innovative solutions for customer problems and coordinate with internal resources when needed to meet customer requests/demands and ensure issues are resolved Be the driving force behind the understanding of the customer need and the provider of all the information to the technical team to enable it to meet the customer need Contribute to develop our reputation on the market

 

You can count on us for:

Good  and safe working environment Opportunities for professional growth and development Supportive Team culture Value sharing Encouraging and inclusive work environment that value diversity and sharing

 

You will bring:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5-10 years of relevant food ingredient selling experience Hunter mindset, motivated and positive attitude Excellent negotiation and communication skills Strong prospection skills High level of autonomy and the ability to work independently Proven success in building relationships with professionals at all organizational levels with internal and external customers Elaborate strong approach to meet sales objectives on the target market and provide methodology to mitigate commercial risk Having work experience in Processed Meat, Oils, Snacks & pet food/feed/fish feed industry

 

You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $119,000 to $150,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes a sales incentive plan (variable annual bonus). 16, or more weeks, of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations Training platform for all employees Free language courses (24 languages available) Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

 

Additional Information:

50-70% of travels (mainly USA & Canada, Mexico and LATAM more rarely) Home office with easy access to a major airport Easy integration in a remote environment

 

 

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

 

#As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

 

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