Sales Account Manager, Sensient Agricultural Ingredients, West Coast
Turlock, CA, US
San Francisco, CA, US
Los Angeles, CA, US
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID 7004
Date posted July 7, 2026
Job Category Sales
Sales Account Manager, Sensient Agricultural Ingredients, West Coast
Hard work lives here. So does high reward. If that’s you, let’s talk!
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
Do you have energy and ambition? Do you love the thrill of the hunt? Does NO spur you forward to get to YES? Are you looking for an opportunity where your individual performance will be rewarded with unlimited earning potential?
What you’ll do:
- You will have the opportunity to sell our top-shelf, value-added flavors portfolio to world-class customers.
- You will be an intricate part of the commercial team, responsible for developing and delivering sales activities to food & beverage accounts across all categories.
- You will be given ownership over your sales territory with the ability to manage and grow your business. As a part of a dynamic team, you will have internal resources structured to support and ensure your success.
What you’ll bring:
- A strategic approach to developing business and winning new accounts, within the B2B space a plus.
- Success record of selling highly technical, value-added solutions to a professional audience.
- The ability to navigate large/multinational accounts and partner with key decision makers for innovative new product development projects.
- The drive and passion to win.
- No sales experience required. If you’ve got the drive to win, a curious mind, and lead with empathy, this is the career break you’ve been waiting for!
What you’ll get:
- Opportunity to collaborate with your dynamic, successful colleagues across different areas.
- An excellent salary, uncapped bonus potential and full benefits, along with career development opportunities
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
- The Sensient Agricultural Ingredients group is part of Sensient Flavors & Extracts Group and is one of the largest producers and distributors of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients business has sites located in Turlock and Livingston California and Deming, New Mexico.
The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000 USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. This position is also eligible for performance-based incentive pay.
- SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the USA without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
- RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work on the West coast and must reside in area with access to a major airport on teh West Coast of the USA.
- THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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