CPM Is Hiring A Bilingual Sales Manager - Food Segment (Snacks) | (English/Spanish)

Join Our Team: Sales Professional at CPM Holdings, Inc. 🚀

CPM Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in process equipment and engineered technologies, dedicated to building a more sustainable world. We are seeking a passionate Sales Professional to become a vital part of our dynamic sales team, focusing on the snacking, granola, and cereal markets.

Company Overview 🏢

CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified international supplier, with a legacy dating back to 1883. We operate with 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents, serving over 150 countries worldwide. Our product brands serve industries including:

• Animal feed
• Consumer food
• Green energy
• Advanced materials
• Sustainable packaging

From the foods we enjoy to the fuels powering our world, CPM plays a crucial role in promoting efficiency and sustainability. Learn more.

Job Summary ✨

We are looking for a motivated, results-driven Sales Professional who excels in process technology within the food industry. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong technical aptitude, and enjoy building customer relationships. This role involves collaboration within a team-based, selling model targeting the snacking, granola, and cereal markets. The position is remote but requires proximity to a major airport on the East Coast or Midwest.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities 📋

• Meet or exceed sales & profitability targets
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned segment
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers as a trusted advisor
• Execute sales strategies for large global CPG customers
• Convey technical information clearly and effectively
• Gather and feedback the Voice of Customer to Sales and Business Development leaders
• Conduct product presentations highlighting solutions' value
• Collaborate with technical teams on customer projects
• Prepare compelling sales proposals and lead contract negotiations
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitive offerings
• Participate in trade shows and sales meetings as needed
• Provide insights for new product development and existing offering improvements
• Create accurate sales forecasts and opportunity analyses
• Respond promptly to customer requests and inquiries
• Generate trip reports and utilize Salesforce CRM
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 50%

Supervisory Responsibilities 🧑‍💼

None

Minimum Job Requirements 🎯

Education & Experience

• Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish; Portuguese is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Business
• 5+ years of technical sales experience in processing capital equipment
• Strong closing skills and a dedicated work ethic
• Technical competence with excellent presentation abilities
• Proficiency in PC applications and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SalesForce CRM
• Background in Cereal, Snack, Fruit, Vegetable, or Nut Drying Industries
• Experience in thermal processing or industrial drying
• Sales experience within the food processing industry
• Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes

Language Requirements 🗣️

• Required: English and Spanish fluency
• Portuguese proficiency is a significant plus

Equal Opportunity & Benefits 🤝

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays and vacations, 401(k), medical and dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.