Food Ingredients Sales Executive

We are looking for a commercially driven, highly networked, and strategically minded Food Ingredients Sales Executive to join our expanding trading team in Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to sell products and provide professional customer service in a timely manner, including after sales services

• Generate leads, credentials pitch, solution pitch, negotiation, close and follow up

• Responsible for the development and achievement of sales targets

• Develop and execute strategies to drive business into new and existing markets

• Develop new business segments and promote innovative ideas for business growth

• Launching new projects to increase market penetration

• Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules etc

• Recommend changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments

• Prepare and maintain accurate records of all proposals, contracts and correspondence with clients

• Constantly engage current customers by keeping them updated on the company’s new products

• Any additional responsibility as and when required by the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in sales, technical support, or business development in the food ingredients or flavor industry.

• Direct experience with yeast extract, umami enhancers, savory applications, or food additives is a strong plus.

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Fluent in Mandarin is a highly preferred, good in English communication skill..

• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with strong commercial awareness.

Additional Requirements

• Based in Indonesia.

• Willing to travel regularly within Indonesia (up to 30–40%).

• A strong team player with the ability to work independently.

• Experience working with cross-cultural teams or Chinese companies is a plus.