Sales Representative, Protein Fortification (m/f/d)
About Ingredion :
Join Ingredion , where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
What you will do:
- Solution Selling – Provide high‑touch technical consultancy and customer‑centric solutions to drive differentiation and business growth
- Pipeline Management – Build and manage a strong protein pipeline, creating synergies across the Healthful Solutions portfolio and delivering profitable growth projects
- New Customer Development – Identify, target and convert prospects through co‑created solutions that grow sales and market share
- Sales Planning – Lead bottom‑up planning and forecasting, shaping growth strategies and delivering category and regional targets
- Pricing & Contracts – Apply value‑based pricing and manage contracts to secure sustainable, high‑return business
- Marketing Support – Collaborate on regional marketing activities including fairs, seminars, tradeshows and innovation events
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science/technology or related technical field and/or demonstrated experience in a customer-facing Value Selling/Specialties or Technical Service/Sales role
- Technical understanding of functional food and beverage ingredients, their interaction, food manufacturing processes and food recipe design within specialty food and beverage ingredient categories.
- Proven track record in sales of specialty ingredients within value added and complex formulations, ideally with a focus on proteins and other nutritional solutions
- Proven track record in negotiation skills & stakeholder management capabilities, and delivering technical solutions across multiple countries and channels
- Project pipeline management skills
Who you are:
- Agile Networker with a hunter mentality – A natural connector who embraces change, demonstrates adaptability, and leverages networking to uncover new opportunities
- Technical & Market Expert – A business-savvy professional with deep technical acumen and a market-driven mindset, able to tailor solutions that create customer value
- Client Growth Champion – A proactive relationship builder who expands client accounts through strategic engagement, trust, and tailored solutions
- Persuasive Communicator – An influential advisor who overcomes objections, delivers compelling value propositions, and teaches clients to drive confident buying decisions
- Deal Navigator – A skilled negotiator who manages procurement processes and complex deals, ensuring profitable and sustainable outcomes
Why Join Ingredion :
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
- Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
- Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
- Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
- Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired
We value diversity in our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national