Technical sales representative

Job Title: Technical Sales Representative

The Technical Sales Representative is responsible for developing and maintaining sales with a focus on cultivating new business through professional sales techniques and quality customer service. The role also involves sustaining strong relationships with existing accounts, emphasizing the maintenance of current business. Adherence to GMP and SQF requirements through the company's quality management system is expected.

Responsibilities

• Establish and surpass an annual sales budget exceeding the previous year's figures.

• Build and maintain quality relationships with existing accounts and increase account base and sales volume consistently.

• Report to the supervisor and upper management on business status clearly and concisely.

• Contact customers via telephone, email, correspondence, or in person, traveling as necessary to meet and exceed profitable sales goals.

• Continuously reevaluate work to increase market share.

• Assess the quality of offerings and develop strategies to boost the company's market share.

• Create customized proposals to meet specific customer requirements efficiently.

• Stay updated on market conditions, product updates, service offerings, and new technologies.

• Utilize company leads to expand the customer base and follow up on all leads promptly.

• Maintain organized files on all accounts in the assigned territory.

• Submit call reports to the supervisor within 48 hours after customer visits.

• Submit monthly sales reports to the supervisor, detailing account activity, proposals, and updates.

• Provide information or follow up on customers as requested.

• Maintain close contact with Technical Service for new applications and developmental projects.

• Collaborate with Technical Service to promote new application areas supporting new or expanded markets.

• Develop partnerships with new customers to expand presence and expertise in the specialty enzyme area.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, or related scientific field.

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Customer relations and customer service skills

• Diplomacy and professionalism

• Math skills and negotiation skills

• Presentation and time management skills

• Closing technique expertise

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No prior experience required, training provided

• Previous sales experience in the food industry is a plus

Work Environment

Travel is required up to 30% of the time after 6 months

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $41.02/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Streamwood,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.