Senior Inside Sales Rep, Personal Care, Somerset NJ

Senior INSIDE SALES REP, Personal Care, Somerset NJ

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.

This opportunity is 100% office based in Somerset, NJ

Ready to drive sales growth and build strong customer and distributor relationships? As a Senior Inside Sales Rep, you’ll lead demand generation, manage pipelines, provide quotes, and support key accounts — mostly from our office, with occasional field visits.

If you’re a motivated sales pro who loves connecting and closing, join us and make an impact!

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain strong customer and distributor relationships through regular phone calls, qualifying accounts, and managing follow-ups to secure repeat business.
• Maintain and update the sales pipeline, participate in pipeline meetings, and coordinate sales strategies and promotional campaigns with management.
• Prepare and manage quotations, process orders, and coordinate with internal departments on invoicing, inventory, and delivery logistics.
• Qualify prospects, transfer leads to outside Account Managers when appropriate, and collaborate with sales teams to grow multi-location or multi-functional accounts.
• Support technical needs by coordinating sample requests, following up on technical assistance, and interfacing with customers, distributors, and internal teams; occasional travel for key account visits may be required.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong interpersonal and telephonic communication skills to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Proficient with telephone systems, personal computers, and common office software.
• Effective written communication skills for clear and professional correspondence.
• Technical sales expertise with the ability to analyze sales data, evaluate programs, and recommend improvements using diplomacy and sound judgment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sales, or a related/science field, plus 2–4 years of professional sales or customer service experience.

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and 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 salary for this position is $75,000- $90,000 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 benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

• About Sensient Personal Care and Specialties Market (PCSM)
• Sensient Personal Care and Specialties Market (PCSM) develops, produces, and markets ingredients and high-quality colors for the personal care and cosmetics industry, as well as Specialty Colors for use in household and industrial cleaners, specialist coatings and agriculture product applications. 

• 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 Somerset, NJ and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 
• 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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