Ingredients Consultant - Chicago

At Palmer Holland, our Ingredients Consultants are more than just sellers. They are relationship builders who establish and grow solid connections with customers, suppliers, and the Palmer Holland team. As an employee-owner in this role, you will partner with other teams to receive the support necessary for success. The Ingredients Consultants position is responsible for nurturing relationships with both current and potential customers. You will stand by your customers throughout the entire sales process, providing support and resources. You will keep updated on the latest industry trends and market insights to remain an expert in the Health and Nutrition space.

Essential tasks of the position

• Proven sales experience in the promotion and marketing of raw materials
• The Ingredients Consultants is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing sales plans, documenting quotes and sales contract reviews and reporting sales performance to the Sales Manager.
• Performs duties and tasks as prescribed in company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Conforming to the company quality system as documented.
• Identifying and recording any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system.
• Initiating, recommending, or providing solutions through designated channels.

• Any other task assigned by management or special projects

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent in a field applicable to our associated industries.

• 2-5 Years of B2B sales experience in a related industry
• Self-motivated
• Professional and prompt
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to drive (Sales)
• Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office and Contact Management Software
• Ability to maintain professional conduct that exemplifies the corporate policies at all times, particularly when interacting directly with internal and external customers
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

Training

• Assessment techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating and reporting sales.
• Additional skills required for managing sales, such as planning, organizing, and communicating.

Physical Requirements:

• Satisfactory motor skills relevant to position
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to drive (Sales)