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 - $85,000 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in science or business-related discipline or direct lab experience
- Flexibility and adaptability for training and relocation
- Passion and eagerness to grow within the sales team
Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.
Sensient Technologies Insights
What We Do
We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com







