Team Lead, Inside Sales – Food Science

Ingredion Incorporated

Team Lead coaching technical sales representatives for Ingredion, a global plant-based ingredient solutions company. Managing customer accounts, lead generation, and ingredient recommendations across sales and technical functions.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeBridgewater • Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,400 - $112,533 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and coaching teams, with a strong focus on customer relationship building and technical sales. Proficient in leveraging tools like Salesforce.com and SAP to enhance operational efficiency and drive business development.

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Team ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingSalesforce.com ProficiencyProject ManagementTechnical Sales Coaching

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTechnical SalesCustomer ServiceBusiness DevelopmentQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce.comSAP

Industry Keywords

Food ScienceManufacturingWarehousingTechnical Recommendations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and coach a team of 3–5 Technical Sales Representatives
Help representatives manage assigned accounts and develop new opportunities
Develop an understanding of inside sales and help customers solve their needs by leveraging Technical Service, Business Development, Customer Service, Quality, R&D, field Sales, and other functions
Train and coach direct reports
Interact directly with customers and guide the team in customer interactions
Promote Ingredion’s portfolio of ingredients by providing technical recommendations to customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in food science or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
10–15 years of business/work experience required
Prior experience managing and coaching people, especially early-tenure individuals
Experience working with customers and building relationships
Understanding of Salesforce.com and SAP
Understanding of Ingredion’s operations, including manufacturing, quality, and warehousing
Attention to detail
Project management skills
Good communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) plan with competitive company match
Annual Incentive Plan or role-specific commission/bonus may be available
Relocation available within country
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring and selection process