Mid. Level Inside Sales Representative - Food Ingredient Supplier

An international food ingredient supplier near the Elk Grove Village, IL area is looking for a Mid. Level Inside Sales Representative. The ideal candidate will have an accounting or business related degree along with inside sales experience. This candidate must also be confident with Microsoft Excel.

• Identify and contact potential accounts through outbound outreach, inbound leads, and multi-channel prospecting (phone, email, digital/social media, events).
• Qualify leads by understanding business needs, decision-makers, timelines, and challenges in food and beverage companies.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders by clearly communicating product value and benefits.
• Manage assigned accounts, support key contacts, and respond to customer requests (e.g., samples, technical documents).
• Collaborate with distributor sales teams, Marketing, and Sales Enablement to align messaging and improve outreach.
• Keep accurate records of prospects and activities in CRM systems and ensure timely follow-up.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, regulations, and competitors to engage prospects effectively.
• 4+ years of experience in inside sales or sales support; food ingredient industry experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident presenter with a professional presence; comfortable with frequent phone outreach.
• Proficient in MS Office; advanced Salesforce experience preferred (certifications a plus); working knowledge of Linked In.
• Minimal travel required; mainly local trade shows (regional IFT Supplier Events) and occasional local customer visits.
• Able to intermittently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch & lift up to 20 pounds

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity.

By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.