Roquette Freres

Head of Sales, Bioindustries and Commodities

Roquette Freres$172K — $234K *
Food & Beverages
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree; MBA valued
  • 12+ years of senior leadership experience in sales
  • Strong background in food manufacturing or B2B food solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to drive market penetration
  • Experience in leading complex negotiations and partnerships

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute regional sales strategy for Bioindustries & Commodities
  • Drive initiatives to increase market share in food manufacturing
  • Lead high-value negotiations and complex partnerships
  • Champion innovation with R&D and marketing teams
  • Manage geographic and segment expansion efforts
  • Build and develop a high-performing sales team
  • Oversee financial performance and risk management

Benefits

  • Hybrid working environment
  • Opportunity for performance-based incentive compensation
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Culture of performance and collaboration
  • Engagement in a dynamic and high-growth industry
Full Job Description
We are looking for our next Head of Sales, Bioindustries & Commodities within our Americas Bioindustries & Commodities Sales Team. Head of Sales, Bioindustries & Commodities provide strategic leadership for the regional commercial organization by defining long-term sales direction, driving market penetration, and developing high-value customer and partner relationships. They ensure sustainable growth by leading strategic accounts, optimizing commercial execution, and building organizational capabilities that support multi-year business objectives. This position is hybrid, and located in Geneva, IL. Compensation: The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $172,938 - $234,110. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location. What You'll Do: Strategic Leadership - Define and execute multi-year regional sales strategy aligned with aligned with the Bioindustries & Commodities business group strategy. - Drive commercial excellence initiatives to expand market share in food manufacturing, including value-added ingredients, specialty solutions, and co-development partnerships. - Evaluate market trends, customer insights, and competitive dynamics to shape strategic priorities. Commercial & Customer Leadership - Lead negotiations for complex, multi-year, high-value agreements and partnerships. - Champion customer-centric innovation in collaboration with R&D, Technical Support, and Marketing. Business Development & Expansion - Lead geographic and segment expansion, including new channels, adjacencies, and partnership models. - Assess capital investment needs and recommend resource allocation for sustainable growth. Organizational & People Leadership - Build and develop a high-performing regional sales organization. - Develop future leaders; strengthen commercial competencies, value selling, and account management methodologies. - Shape a culture of performance, collaboration, and compliance. Financial & Risk Management - Oversee P&L elements related to pricing, volumes, margins, and operating costs. - Evaluate risks (supply, regulatory, logistics) and implement mitigation plans. What You'll Need: Education: - Bachelor's or Master's degree; MBA valued Experience: - 12+ years with proven senior leadership in sales - Strong track record in food manufacturing, ingredients, or B2B food solutions Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - This is a full-time position that will occur from Monday - Friday. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together!

About Roquette Freres

Roquette Freres is a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a pioneer of new vegetal proteins. The company offers a wide range of products and solutions in the fields of human nutrition, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications. Roquette Freres was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Lestrem, France. The company operates in over 100 countries and has 45 production sites around the world. Roquette Freres is committed to sustainable development and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact and promote responsible sourcing.
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