TechnicalSales Manager - Lipid Powders - Remote US

New Jersey, New Jersey Permanent USD130,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
As the Technical Sales Manager, you will drive sales for lipid powder ingredient solutions across North America. You also will be in a growth-focused environment.
  • Drive sales for lipid powder ingredient solutions across North America
  • Self-motivated, and comfortable in a growth-focused environment

About Our Client

A rapidly growing ingredient solutions provider is seeking a Technical Sales Manager / Business Development Manager to drive expansion of its lipid-based powder portfolio across North America.

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Revenue Growth

  • Drive sales and revenue growth for lipid powder ingredient solutions across North America
  • Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities with food, beverage, and nutrition manufacturers
  • Build and manage a robust, high-quality sales pipeline aligned with growth objectives
  • Execute strategic account plans to penetrate and expand key markets



Key Account Management

  • Develop and maintain relationships with R&D, procurement, and commercial stakeholders
  • Manage and grow existing customer accounts through consultative selling and solution-based approaches
  • Deliver strong customer engagement across both technical and commercial discussions



Technical Sales & Application Support

  • Position lipid powder technologies (e.g., encapsulation, stabilisation, functional lipid systems) as differentiated solutions
  • Collaborate with internal technical teams to support product selection and application development
  • Provide insights into formulation challenges and deliver tailored ingredient solutions



Channel & Market Strategy

  • Collaborate with distribution partners to optimise go-to-market execution
  • Analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics within lipid ingredient categories
  • Identify emerging applications (e.g., functional nutrition, plant-based, performance ingredients)



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required

  • Recent experience working with or selling lipid powder ingredients in North America (non-negotiable)
  • Proven success in technical sales or business development within food ingredients, nutraceuticals, or specialty ingredients
  • Experience operating within or alongside distribution-led sales channels
  • Strong understanding of lipid systems, emulsions, encapsulation, or powder functionality
  • Demonstrated ability to close complex, value-based sales opportunities



Preferred

  • Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related technical discipline
  • Experience with functional ingredients such as fats/oils, emulsifiers, or encapsulated actives
  • Established network across North American ingredient buyers and formulation teams

What's on Offer

  • $130,000 - $150,000 base salary
  • Annual bonus plan based on company and personal targets
  • Health, dental, vision insurance plans
  • 401k with employer match
  • 15 days PTO with flexible remote working schedule
Contact
Erin Mundy
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7045987

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
New Business Development
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
New Jersey
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Erin Mundy
Job Reference
JN-062026-7045987