Sales Representative

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

Terre Haute, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agriculture, Clean Technologies, Communication Skills, Consumer Goods and Services, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Fermentation, Forecasting, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Nutrition, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Support, Salesforce.com, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Terre Haute, IN
POSTED
4 days ago

Job Summary

Are you ready to grow your sales career while driving innovation in the grain processing industry?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role is based in Midwest, United States (remote). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

  • Build and strengthen relationships within the fuel ethanol and carbohydrate processing industry

  • Support revenue growth by progressing opportunities and contributing to team sales targets

  • Identify new business opportunities through understanding ethanol and manufacturing processes

  • Assist in developing account plans and delivering commercial proposals aligned with strategy

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including technical service, supply, marketing, and R&D

  • Help implement IFF technologies such as enzymes, yeast, and fermentation additives

  • Troubleshoot customer issues and identify unmet needs to deliver tailored solutions

  • Utilize tools such as Salesforce, forecasting systems, and internal platforms to support sales execution

What Makes You the Right Fit

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field

  • Experience in a sales, customer service, or technical-facing role

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple organizational levels

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Self-motivated, independent, and results-driven mindset

  • Ability to travel up to 50% within the Midwest region

  • Proficiency with CRM tools, MS Office, and sales-related systems

How Would You Stand Out?

  • Experience in ethanol, corn processing, agriculture, food, or chemical industries

  • Knowledge of fermentation or industrial processing technologies

  • Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships and identify growth opportunities

Why Choose Us?

  • Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge and sustainable technologies

  • Global organization with strong career development opportunities

  • Collaborative and inclusive team culture

  • Exposure to cross-functional and international teams

  • Commitment to innovation and continuous learning

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

About the Company

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

As a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances used in a wide variety of consumer products, millions of consumers around the world enjoy our products on a daily basis. Since the 19th century, IFF and its predecessor companies have worked closely with the world's leading brands in developing the scents and tastes for products that have become household names. Consumers experience these flavors and fragrances in beverages, sweets, dairy, and savory products, as well as fine fragrances, beauty care products, detergents, and household goods.

By focusing on our core competencies of consumer insight, research & development, and creative expertise, we continue to be an integral part in helping our customers drive consumer preference and grow the equity of their brands.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
FOUNDED
1833
WEBSITE
http://www.iff.com/