SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Account Executive

Van Drunen Farms
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Momence, IL, US

Salary

$85,000 - $95,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

By applying, a Van Drunen Farms account will be created for you. Van Drunen Farms's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The Van Drunen Family of Companies is seeking a candidate with two or more years of consultative, customer-focused sales experience for a role that offers a salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 per year.
  • The position involves growing and supporting customer accounts, developing new sales relationships, and executing account strategies to drive profitable growth.
  • Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field, with preference given to those with experience in the food, beverage, or dietary supplement industries.
  • The role includes domestic travel approximately 2–4 times per month and requires strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) with company match.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

  • Expected Pay Range: $85,000/year-$95,000/year
  • Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

  • Grow and support assigned customer accounts while developing new sales relationships in partnership with Sales leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Build strong customer relationships through frequent communication via phone, email, and in-person meetings as needed.
  • Drive profitable growth by executing account strategies and supporting customers in developing high-quality, nutritious products.
  • Facilitate new projects by gathering customer requirements and coordinating internal alignment to move opportunities from concept to execution.
  • Collaborate closely with Key Account Managers, Specialists, and Account Services to ensure a high level of service and customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct customer visits and attend external events, with domestic travel approximately 2–4 times per month.

What You’ll Bring

  • Two or more years of consultative, customer-focused sales experience with demonstrated results.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related business discipline.
  • Experience in the food, beverage, and/or dietary supplement industry preferred, with functional ingredient sales experience a plus.
  • Strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and negotiation skills with a customer-first mindset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools such as MS Teams.

What You Can Look Forward To

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
  • A relationship-driven sales role with visibility across customers, markets, and internal teams.
  • The opportunity to represent a trusted global ingredient manufacturer with differentiated capabilities.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, using a keyboard and handling documents.
  • Sufficient vision, hearing, and verbal communication abilities to work effectively in person and by phone.
  • The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Primarily an indoor office environment with occasional exposure to typical office noise.
  • Travel by vehicle and/or air is required approximately 2–4 times per month based on customer needs.

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.  

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.

Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes.  Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran




Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a Van Drunen Farms account will be created for you. Van Drunen Farms's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.