Sales Manager Sunflower Oil in

Job Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is seeking a commercially driven professional to lead the growth and management of our sunflower oil business in North America. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining market insight, customer engagement, supply chain strategy, and commercial decision-making to drive business results.

In this role, you'll have ownership of a key product portfolio, working closely with customers, suppliers, logistics teams, and global colleagues to connect supply with demand and create value across the sunflower oil market. You'll play a visible role within our commercial organization, helping shape pricing strategies, identify growth opportunities, manage risk, and strengthen LDC's position as a trusted partner in the edible oils industry.

This position sits in our Wilton, CT office.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

What You’ll Do

Build and grow relationships with customers across North America while serving as the primary commercial point of contact for sunflower oil.

Identify and develop new business opportunities, expand market reach, and lead customer onboarding and product approval processes.

Collaborate closely with LDC's European team to secure supply and ensure products meet customer needs.

Monitor market trends, customer demand, competitive activity, and price movements to support commercial decision-making.

Develop pricing strategies, manage margins, and contribute to business planning and budgeting discussions.

Balance inventory, logistics, and supply requirements to ensure reliable service and efficient product movement.

Partner with global trading and commercial teams to develop market insights and a broader understanding of vegetable oil markets.

Support cross-selling opportunities throughout LDC's ingredient portfolio by connecting customers with additional products and solutions.

Work alongside operations, logistics, finance, and customer service teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Why This Role is Exciting

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Own a commercially significant product portfolio with direct impact on business performance.
• Develop expertise in global vegetable oil markets and international trade flows.
• Build relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders across North America.
• Gain exposure to commercial strategy, risk management, hedging, pricing, and supply chain optimization.
• Collaborate with colleagues across North America and Europe in a highly connected global organization.
• Contribute to business growth while helping customers find innovative solutions to meet their needs.

What Makes You Successful

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Relationship-oriented and passionate about delivering value to customers.
• Commercially minded with strong business and financial acumen.
• Curious about commodity markets, pricing dynamics, and global trade.
• Comfortable analyzing data and translating insights into action.
• A proactive problem solver who can balance customer needs with business objectives.
• An effective communicator who enjoys working across teams, functions, and geographies.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business discipline, economics, or statistics

Valid Driver’s License

Experience

Basic qualifications:

3-5 years vegetable oils sales in North America

Current vegetable oil customer relationships

Experience with oils futures hedging and position management

qualifications:

Sunflower oil sales experience with customer contacts in North America

1-2 years in a product sales management role with PNL ownership

International trade experience with a strong foundation of Incoterms knowledge

Familiarity with vessel, rail, bulk truck, isotoank and dry van shipments

A fundamental understanding of liquid bulk logistics and tank storage i.e. surveying, quality/food safety and regulatory practices, inventory management principles, and certifications in the food ingredient space

Familiarity with packaging food products and warehouse storage

Marketing and sales presentation experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

(including any physical demands)

Basic