Inside Sales Manager - Direct Sales (Remote)
TT Exchange Rates, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Date:
Feb 4, 2026
Location:
Chicago, US
The Inside Sales – Direct Sales role is a high-energy “hunter” position focused on acquiring new business while growing and maintaining relationships with a broad portfolio of small- to mid-sized national customers. This role plays a critical part in driving revenue growth, expanding customer portfolios, and strengthening long-term partnerships.
This is a remote positionp>
Your Responsibilities
Acquire new business through inbound lead follow-up and proactive outbound outreach, including cold calls and emails.
Build, manage, and expand customer relationships to achieve company sales and growth objectives.
Partner with new and existing customers to deliver value and innovation using Döhler Ingredients and Ingredient Systems.
Utilize company CRM tools to ensure transparency, accuracy, and internal alignment on customer activity and projects.
Execute annual sales planning activities, including customer forecasting and pipeline management.
Develop and implement sales initiatives that support broader business unit strategies.
Provide exceptional customer support by establishing strong professional relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
Proactively assess, coordinate, and validate customer needs to enhance loyalty and maximum customer value.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams to ensure alignment with both company and customer goals.
Drive operational sales targets—including portfolio growth, new business acquisition, competitive share gains, and expansion into new business areas—while aligning with long-term corporate strategy.
Create, execute, and regularly update account development plans for assigned customers.
Achieve sales, volume, and profitability targets, and recommend corrective actions in partnership with sales leadership when needed.
Manage all customer opportunities, ensuring cross-functional teams remain aligned and deliver required information and solutions on time.
Ensure customer requests are handled efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner across the organization.
Your Profile
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with CRM systems.
Background in the ingredient industry.
We offer
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference
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Date:
Feb 4, 2026
Location:
Chicago, US
The Inside Sales – Direct Sales role is a high-energy “hunter” position focused on acquiring new business while growing and maintaining relationships with a broad portfolio of small- to mid-sized national customers. This role plays a critical part in driving revenue growth, expanding customer portfolios, and strengthening long-term partnerships.
This is a remote positionp>
Your Responsibilities
Acquire new business through inbound lead follow-up and proactive outbound outreach, including cold calls and emails.
Build, manage, and expand customer relationships to achieve company sales and growth objectives.
Partner with new and existing customers to deliver value and innovation using Döhler Ingredients and Ingredient Systems.
Utilize company CRM tools to ensure transparency, accuracy, and internal alignment on customer activity and projects.
Execute annual sales planning activities, including customer forecasting and pipeline management.
Develop and implement sales initiatives that support broader business unit strategies.
Provide exceptional customer support by establishing strong professional relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
Proactively assess, coordinate, and validate customer needs to enhance loyalty and maximum customer value.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams to ensure alignment with both company and customer goals.
Drive operational sales targets—including portfolio growth, new business acquisition, competitive share gains, and expansion into new business areas—while aligning with long-term corporate strategy.
Create, execute, and regularly update account development plans for assigned customers.
Achieve sales, volume, and profitability targets, and recommend corrective actions in partnership with sales leadership when needed.
Manage all customer opportunities, ensuring cross-functional teams remain aligned and deliver required information and solutions on time.
Ensure customer requests are handled efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner across the organization.
Your Profile
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with CRM systems.
Background in the ingredient industry.
We offer
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference
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