Director of R&D & Sales Manager Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS: R&D Manager/Director, Technical Sales Manager, Key Account Manager

IN LOCATION: Currently living in the greater Philadelphia area, and open to relocation and up to 50% travel.

PROFILE:
Strategic and commercially driven Food & Beverage leader with over 20 years of Ingredients, Dairy, and CPG experience spanning both R&D innovation and sales/account management leadership. Brings a rare blend of technical product development expertise and frontline revenue-driving capability. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, developing market-winning products, managing multi-million-dollar accounts, and aligning innovation strategy with commercial objectives. Adept at bridging the gap between R&D and Sales—translating consumer insights and formulation expertise into scalable, profitable growth. Passionate about driving innovation that converts into measurable revenue impact.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
– 20+ years of experience in Food & Beverage, integrating product innovation, commercialization, and revenue growth strategies.
– Led R&D initiatives across dairy, frozen desserts, bakery, and foodservice categories while aligning development with commercial goals.
– Managed and grew multi-million-dollar accounts through strategic relationship building, contract negotiation, and customer-focused solution selling.
– Successfully translated consumer insights and sensory research into scalable product launches and portfolio optimization.
– Directed cross-functional teams across R&D, quality, sales, and operations to accelerate time-to-market and improve profitability.
– Drove business growth by identifying market trends, developing new product pipelines, and supporting sales teams with technical expertise.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Management

COMPENSATION: Base salary expectation in the $120,000 – $150,000 range, depending on incentives and overall compensation structure.

If you are interested in speaking with this Commercially-Driven R&D & Sales Leader who can bridge innovation and revenue growth—developing products that win in the marketplace while strengthening strategic customer partnerships—then…
Contact:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent