About this opportunity
Meelunie lists this Junior Sales Manager opportunity in skokie, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Greater Chicago Area International Environment
Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional who is curious, ambitious, and excited to build a career in sales?
Do you enjoy talking to people, building relationships, learning about new industries, and turning opportunities into results?
If so, this could be a great opportunity to join Meelunie, a global leader in plant-based food ingredients, and build a career in an international B2B environment.
About the company
Meelunie America is part of Meelunie BV , a global supplier of plant-based food ingredients, including starches and proteins, for a broad range of food applications.
With more than 150 years of experience, operations in over 100 countries, and a global team of more than 100 employees, Meelunie is a worldwide leader in plant-based ingredients.
As the company continues to grow in North America, we are looking for a motivated Junior Sales Manager to help expand our food-ingredient portfolio and build long-term customer relationships.
What You'll Be Doing
This is more than a traditional entry-level sales role. You'll have the opportunity to learn the business from the ground up, work directly with customers, and gradually take ownership of your own accounts and product portfolio.
Your day-to-day will include:
Support new business development by identifying and connecting with food manufacturers, co-packers, and ingredient customers
Build your sales skills through daily outreach to prospective customers by phone, email, LinkedIn, and other channels
Help move opportunities forward by following up on customer inquiries, sample requests, pricing, quotations, and active sales opportunities
Build and maintain customer relationships through regular communication and responsive, professional service
Keep customer and opportunity information up to date in the company’s CRM and internal systems
Support the sales process from start to finish by preparing quotes, coordinating samples, and assisting with customer documentation and product information
Collaborate across the business with suppliers, commercial colleagues, logistics, and supply-chain teams to ensure orders are executed smoothly and customers receive excellent service
Develop expertise in Meelunie’s food ingredient portfolio, including starches, proteins, sweeteners, and their applications
Stay up to date on the food industry by monitoring market trends, ingredient pricing, supply conditions, and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities
Gain exposure to sales planning and strategy by assisting with sales forecasts, account planning, sales reports, and internal meetings
Get out in the market by traveling approximately 2–3 days per month for customer visits, trade shows, and industry events
Grow into greater responsibility over time, with the opportunity to manage your own food-ingredient category and customer portfolio
Who We're Looking For
You don't need years of experience to be successful here. We're interested in potential, curiosity, and drive.
You could be a great fit if you are:
Recent graduate or early-career professional with an interest in sales, business development, food ingredients, agriculture, or international trade
Bachelor’s degree in business, food science, agriculture, supply chain, or a related field preferred
Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated, curious, results-oriented, and eager to learn
Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a team
Able to manage multiple priorities and follow through on customer requests in a timely manner
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP or CRM systems is a plus, but not required
Bilingual ability, particularly English and Spanish, is a plus but not required
Based in, or willing to relocate to, the greater Chicago area
Willing and able to travel approximately 2–3 days per month
Compensation & Benefits
Meelunie offers an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and international work environment with strong opportunities for professional growth. The compensation package includes competitive base pay, a bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) match.
Worksite address
skokie, IL, 60077, US
Who can apply
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