Philippe Levresse

Sales Manager - Food Specialties

Greater Chicago Area

About

Experienced Sales professional in the food and beverage ingredients industry. Specialties: Technical support to customers Business development Commercial account management

Experience

  • Treasurer - Chicago Section at American Association of Candy Technologists

  • Board Member at Alliance Française DuPage

  • Sales Manager, East Region - Food Specialties at Roquette

  • Technical Sales Representative - Confectionery at Roquette

    Developed market for health and nutrition ingredients and created new business opportunities for these ingredients at confectionery customers. Provided technical support to confectionery customers and assistance with plant trial and production troubleshooting. Organized innovation sessions at major customers. Analyzed sales data and market trends for sugar and chocolate confections, chewing gum and mints. Represented the company at major conferences and trade industry events.

  • Vice President at Alliance Française DuPage

  • Account Manager - Food and Nutrition at Roquette

    Manage territory of about 40 food and beverage accounts. Develop business for specialty ingredients (such as soluble fiber, pea protein and sugar alcohols) at food customers in the central region of the United States. Provide technical assistance to help customers develop new products with Roquette ingredients. Represent the company and promote Roquette products and solutions at national and regional trade shows (IFT, PMCA, AACT) and industry events.

  • Director at PMCA - Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association