Senior Director, Nutrition Sales

Within our Corporate Nutrition Global Business Unit located in Denver – Leprino is seeking a Senior Director of Nutrition Sales to move our organization to an even larger level of dairy ingredient and nutrition growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $213,000 and $277,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 30%.

• As the Global Head of Commercial B2B Nutrition Sales, you will lead strategic growth initiatives, identifying and capturing new opportunities in the nutrition market.
• Cultivate strong, enduring relationships with key accounts to ensure long-term business partnerships.
• Spearhead the development and execution of innovative sales strategies to penetrate new markets and segments.
• Direct the commercial team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with R&D to accelerate product innovation, from ideation to commercialization, aligning with market demands and trends.
• Oversee financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, and budget management to achieve business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance, expertise, and leadership to existing and future Leprino Nutrition Customers.
• Champion a customer-centric approach, enhancing service levels and satisfaction across all interactions.
• Ad hoc leadership of special projects that may have significant impact on Leprino Nutrition’s market growth or strategic supply capability.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or a related area.
• Over 18 years in a sales/commercial/business development, with at least a decade of leadership experience.
• An intermediate-level scientific expertise of dairy nutrition powders such as caseins, lactose, proteins, etc.
• At least ten years of business development experience within the food and beverage industry.
• The ability to travel at least 50% and sometimes up to 70% both domestically and internationally.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s degree in business management or related field.
• Previous experience in a senior-level (Director, Senior Director, or VP-level) business development role within the dairy industry.
• Extensive experience in commodity trading and risk management within the dairy or related agricultural sectors, demonstrating a deep understanding of market dynamics and strategies to mitigate risks.

At Leprino, we embrace and value diversity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination based on race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We believe that our collective strength lies in our differences and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive culture that embraces the unique talents, experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives of every team member. Together, we can achieve greatness by using the power of diversity.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,000 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

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