WTI, Inc. is a leader in the functional food ingredient industry. We produce naturally-derived, clean label, and conventional ingredients that ensure that food is safe, reliable, and of the highest quality from production to consumption.
We entered the ingredient market in 1989, and, since that time, we have worked hand in hand with our customers to improve the quality and safety of their products; solve their challenges; and meet the ever-changing market demands.
We now have an outstanding opportunity for an Inside Sales Manager to guide and direct our sales team as we continue to develop our business.
If you have a passion for food, an in-depth technical knowledge of antimicrobials and a high energy approach to your work, let us know who you are. We want to speak with you about our opportunity.
This position is based at our headquarters in Jefferson, Georgia, less than 20 miles from the University of Georgia in Athens.
The job itself:
Responsibilities
- Conduct research to identify potential clients and key decision makers.
- Utilize various tools and techniques, such as cold calling, email campaigns, social media outreach, and networking, to generate leads.
- Qualify leads to focus the appropriate sales manager on meaningful opportunities in the market.
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients through consistent follow-up and communication.
- Educate prospects about the company’s products/services and value propositions.
- Work closely with account managers to support their efforts in setting up meetings with prospective customers within their travel hubs.
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure a smooth transition of leads through the sales funnel.
- Stay current with industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
We want to hear from people who
- Want a career in the food industry, specifically clean label products.
- Learn quickly and are eager to master the world of food ingredients.
- Have a pattern of achievement in their career.
Who will also have
- A high energy work ethic.
- A demonstrable resilience, undeterred by customer and market challenges.
- A curious, inquisitive mind, always willing to learn a new technique for finding customers.
We offer a competitive salary including a bonus for success.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid Time Off
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location
WTI campus in Jefferson, Georgia. This is not a remote job.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do this without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer in practice as well as policy.