Sales Manager (Confectionary and nutraceutical gummy))

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base within the assigned area.

- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and attending industry events.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring their needs are met and fostering long-term partnerships.

- Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to inform sales strategies.

- Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations to potential clients.

- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns that support sales initiatives.

- Monitor sales performance metrics and provide regular reports to sales management on progress and challenges.

- Attend trade shows, conferences, and other events to represent the company and promote products/services.

- Provide exceptional customer service and support to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

Basic Requirements                                                                                                             

• BS degree from an accredited university or an equivalent combination of experience and education
•  5+ years of experience with Engineered Equipment
•  2+ years of Sales experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years experience presenting complex information to high level officials within internal and external Customers
• 2+years working in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Driver License with a good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• An MS degree or MBA is a plus
• Understanding of the Packaging Industry (Nutricutical, confectionary especially gummy)
• Demonstrated ability to close large complex capital equipment sales
• Ability to communicate a combination of technical details and business issues to multiple parties
• Prior experience in project management
• Prior experience as an Application Engineer
• Demonstrated ability to write business and sales plans
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to speak German, or Spanish, in addition to English a plus
• Well connected within the gummy industry. Experience in the confectionery industry.
• Experience within the industry e. g. consultants, formulation experts or gummy invocation centers.
• Industrial gummy production experience e. g. process engineer, R & D.
• Gummy process optimization & development expert.
• Experience in sales of gummy process/manufacturing equipment.

Additional Physical Requirements

• International and Domestic Travel via airplane and motor vehicles

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.