Senior Account Manager Outside Sales in Ingredient Industry
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Senior Account Manager – Ingredients (B2B Outside Sales | Uncapped Commission)
Job Location: Chino CA, Grimes IA (On-site) Employment: Full-Time FLSA Status: Nonexempt
About Us
Fenchem is a global supplier of specialty ingredients, serving customers across food & beverage, human nutrition, personal & home care, animal nutrition, performance materials, and agrochemical industries. Learn more at: https://www.fenchem.com.
Job Summary
This is a high-impact sales role for experienced B2B professionals seeking to own key accounts, drive strategic growth, and significantly increase their earning potential through uncapped commission.
The Senior Account Manager drives strategic B2B sales growth by owning key accounts, leading account development strategies, and expanding market opportunities across priority segments. This role is responsible for managing complex customer relationships, identifying and executing high-impact business strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally to support long-term growth.
In addition to individual contributions, this role provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members, supporting knowledge sharing and contributing to overall team performance. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong strategic thinking, leadership capability, and a proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
Frequent travel, approximately 50% depending on business needs, to support face-to-face client engagement, business development, and strategic account growth.
Responsibilities
Own strategic and key accounts, and lead account growth plans across priority markets or segments to drive sales growth and support overall team performance.
Identify, develop, and execute new business opportunities through market insights, industry knowledge, and proactive outreach.
Conduct in-depth research on target companies, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify strategic growth opportunities.
Present tailored product solutions and strategic recommendations to customers, demonstrating advanced negotiation and influencing skills.
Actively lead customer meetings, conferences, and trade show participation, representing Fenchem at a high level.
Maintain accurate and strategic oversight of customer accounts, pipeline, and CRM data to support forecasting and decision-making.
Achieve and exceed assigned sales targets while contributing to long-term customer retention and overall sales strategy.
Mentor and develop junior account managers, support knowledge sharing across the sales team, and contribute to achieving team sales targets.
Qualifications
· 5+ years of experience in outside B2B sales in the specialty ingredient industry
Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities
High-performing Senior Account Managers have a clear path for advancement based on performance and business impact. This role offers the opportunity to progress into higher team leadership responsibilities. Long-term career growth may include advancement into Sales Leadership roles, such as Director of Sales or Vice President of Sales.
Compensation · Pay Structure: base salary plus uncapped commission that directly rewards performance
· Base Pay: $38 ~ $43/hour (approximately $80,000 ~ $90,000 annually) negotiable based on experience
· Performance Review: eligible for a potential raise after 90 days based on performance
· Rewards: high-performing sales professionals are recognized based on their business impact and results
Benefits
· Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision covering dependents; 100% employer paid options available
· Retirement Plan: 401(k) with employer matching up to 4%
· Reimbursement: business travel and mileage reimbursements
· Paid Sick Leave (PSL): 40 hours per year
· Paid Time Off (PTO): 7 days in the first year, with increases based on tenure
· Paid Holidays: 13 company-paid holidays per year
· Additional Perks: employee reward programs, birthday treats, complimentary office snacks