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Sales Account Manager-Trainee

Hoffman Estates, IL, US  
Job ID 6646 Date posted April 21, 2026 Job Category Sales

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER - Trainee

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.

Are you seeking a technical sales career that has unlimited career growth potential? 

Does an office based structured program, and hands-on training that sets you up for success intrigue you? 

We have a high performing and successful sales team in North America. Our best salespeople come from diverse backgrounds, and they have been surprised to see that their efforts and projects are paying off for both themselves and the company, resulting in a very attractive income. Our Sales Account Manager - Trainee position prepares you to join the success.

What you'll Experience:

  • An in-depth rotational learning experience in the fields of sweet, beverage, and savory application in various key departments.
  • Receive exceptional guidance from a mentor who will help you navigate, learn and ultimately become the Salesperson you're dreaming of being.
  • Once your training is completed, you will move into a Sales Account Manager role with ownership over your own sales territory and the ability to manage and grow your business.

What you'll bring:

  • Ideally, a bachelor's degree in a science or business-related discipline or possess direct lab or other industry relevant experience. 
  • Flexibility and adaptability. Your training will take place in Hoffman Estates, IL. After successfully completing the program, we offer you your own territory in the United States. 
  • Relocation may be required after training. 
  • Passion. Your drive to succeed, and eagerness to grow within an entrepreneurial, innovative and results-driven sales team. 

What we offer:

  • An onsite rotational experience across all facets of the Flavor business to help fully prepare you for a successful sales career.
  • An excellent salary, benefits, 401k and vacation time. 
  • Diverse and Global work environment.
  • Approachable, down-to-earth, and highly collaborative team, that fosters creativity! 

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. 

About Sensient Flavors: 

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000 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

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at (location) and must reside in area or be willing to commute. come

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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