Inside Sales Representative

Inside Sales Representative

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. Corbion is seeking a highly organized go-getter with strong follow-up skills who can join our Inside Sales Team. In this role, you are responsible for selling bakery products and services; you will manage the full sales cycle from opportunity identification through closing the sale. Are you known for your strong communication skills and friendly rapport with customers? Do you have a background in bakery or food science? This may be the right career path for you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop expertise in application of Corbion products as the leading solution provider of biobased products
• Review and analyze prospective customer trends and opportunities, making informed decisions regarding "go to market" strategies.
• Prospect and develop new business, sourcing new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails
• Master a consultative selling approach and negotiating
• Give dynamic on-site sales presentations to existing and potential customers
• Document sales opportunities and communications; review sales reports to track the progress of sales targets
• Partner with existing customers by phone and email to increase Corbion sales
• Collaborate with field sales team members to ensure goals are exceeded
• Occasionally travel to customer locations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Food or Bakery Sciences or related field
• Proven high level of interpersonal and communications skills, including ability to listen, resolve problems, handle unresolved issues
• Ability to achieve goals through influencing and partnering with internal and external partners, contributing to Corbion's overall direction and success
• Experience in an applications and manufacturing environment is highly valued
• Excellent knowledge of common food manufacturing processes, bakery product functionality and interactions, or an individual with a passion for innovating in the field of bakery science.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team oriented environment
• Persuasive negotiator with strategic prospecting skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

About Corbion:

Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature's ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of 1,267.4 million with a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors. Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled