The position’s main objective is to help to enhance JB Cocoa’s cocoa powder market share in the U.S./CAN
Responsible for targeting and developing new sales accounts. Travel necessary.
Servicing existing accounts
Sending quotes and RFPs as needs
Identify and attending tradeshows geared towards new business leads.
Identify new business opportunities and work on new leads generation. In addition to assisting with existing accounts,
candidate must have his/her own list of prospects.
Responsible for sending powder samples to customers and complete follow up.
Update sample sent database and record sample status
Assist sales & marketing director with special projects and events
Send weekly report on customer development
Handle customers requests and complaints (after sales service)
Required Skills and Experience
1 to 3 years of experience in cocoa powder sales in North America.
Food Science/Technology study background
SAP knowledge is required
The position requires the candidate to be proactive, be able to source new business leads independently.
Be able to work well as a team, have excellent organizational and communication skills.
BS/BA degree in Business Admin/Marketing is required.
Why Candidate should apply this position
Working from home
Public holiday (follow Chicago region), annual leave 5 days
401k plan can be discussed after probation period 3 months
Prefer if candidate have
Technical knowledge on cocoa powder a plus.
Reporting to
Director of SalesMarketing
Interviewing Process
1st: Interview with hiring manager, 2nd: Interview with HR
Company About1st: Interview with hiring manager, 2nd: Interview with HR
Company About
JB Cocoa is the brand of premium cocoa ingredient products by JB Foods Limited, the publiclisted Group on the
Singapore Exchange (SGX:BEW).
Established since the 2000s, JB Cocoa has grown to be one of the major cocoa ingredient producers in the world. Our
products, namely cocoa mass, cocoa butter and cocoa powder, are used to produce chocolate, chocolate confectionary as
well as cocoarelated food and beverages.
Known for our quality and service, JB Cocoa’s plants are stateoftheart, utilising the latest technology in cocoa
processing and designed to be energy efficient. We are committed to sustainable cocoa sourcing and manufacturing, and is
the process of constructing a new plant in Côte d’Ivoire that is expected to be ready end 2024.
From our beginning in Asia, JB Cocoa’s global operations span the Americas, Europe and Africa, with presence in more
than 65 countries, and a total cocoa bean processing capacity of 180,000 metric tonnes per year. JB Cocoa’s worldwide
customers range from international trade houses to end users.
Company Address
US
Company Website
www.jbcocoa.com
