Junior Sales Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title

Junior Sales Representative – Edible Oils & Release Agents

Position Summary

The Junior Sales Representative – Edible Oils & Release Agents supports the commercial team in the sale and promotion of specialty edible oils, bakery release agents, and related functional ingredients. This entry-level role is designed to build technical product knowledge, application awareness, and consultative sales skills while supporting foodservice operators, bakeries, food manufacturers, and distributors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior sales representatives in managing existing accounts focused on edible oils and release agents
• Assist in identifying and qualifying new customers within bakery, snack, prepared foods, and foodservice segments
• Coordinate product samples, technical data sheets, specifications, and pricing requests
• Participate in customer meetings, production trials, and plant visits to understand equipment, processes, and application requirements
• Develop knowledge of edible oil and release agent functionality, including viscosity, performance, yield improvement, and equipment compatibility
• Assist in responding to customer questions related to product performance, storage, handling, and shelf life
• Maintain accurate customer records, opportunity tracking, and follow-ups within CRM systems
• Support order entry, demand forecasting, and basic sales and margin reporting
• Communicate customer feedback to internal teams including Operations, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and R&D
• Assist with trade shows, product demonstrations, and application testing as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.
• 0–2 years of experience in sales, food manufacturing, bakery operations, or ingredient-related roles (internships acceptable)
• Strong interest in edible oils, bakery release agents, and functional food ingredients
• Ability to learn and clearly communicate technical product information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, plant trials, and training

Performance Expectations

• Accurate and timely execution of sales support activities and customer follow-ups
• Demonstrated growth in technical understanding of edible oils and release agents
• Effective collaboration with internal departments
• Positive feedback from customers and senior sales leadership

Career Development

This position offers structured training in edible oil functionality, release agent applications, customer processes, and sales fundamentals. Successful candidates may advance into a Regional Sales Manager or Account Manager role with responsibility for a defined territory or customer segment.

Work Environment

Combination of office-based work, remote support, and field exposure alongside senior sales personnel. Periodic travel to customer locations, manufacturing facilities, and industry events is required.