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Sales Director Dairy Ingredients

Date Posted: Jun 19, 2026

Job Detail

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    Location United States of America
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    Job Type: Remote
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    Shift: First Shift (Day)
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    Career Level: Department Head
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    Positions: 1
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    Experience: Fresh
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    Gender: Female
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    Degree: Non-Matriculation
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    Apply Before: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Kinisla is seeking a Sales Director for the Americas to spearhead commercial growth in their Nutritional Ingredients business. This role will focus on managing and expanding a portfolio of strategic customers, aiming to significantly increase revenues over the next few years. The position involves senior customer relationship management and requires strong cross-functional leadership to deliver high-quality service and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

  • Own full commercial and margin responsibility for assigned strategic accounts, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, contract negotiation, and performance tracking
  • Drive growth opportunities aligned to the strategic plan and active project pipeline, coordinating closely with R&D and technical teams from concept through launch
  • Serve as the primary senior point of contact for customers, building strong relationships across procurement, R&D, and manufacturing organizations
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, Marketing) to ensure flawless execution and high customer satisfaction
  • Contribute to overall business development strategy in partnership with the Commercial VP and R&D Director

Required skills

  • 10+ years of experience in a comparable B2B commercial role selling ingredients
  • Experience in dairy ingredients and nutrition markets strongly preferred
  • Proven self-starter with a high level of autonomy, ownership, and initiative
  • Technical, food science, or nutrition background is a strong advantage
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and drive execution
  • Strong customer-centric mindset with a proactive approach to value creation
  • Leadership through influence with strong communication skills
  • Strategic thinker with solid operational execution capabilities
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus

What the company offers

  • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
  • Life, disability, and accident insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Company Overview

United States of America

Kinisla is focused on commercial growth in the Nutritional Ingredients business. They aim to lead the market in various nutrition segments, providing high-quality dairy and bioactive ingredients. Read More

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