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Technical Service Account Manager (Tech Service Scientist)

Tate & Lyle · Hoffman Estates, IL · $71,000–$104,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a new sales opportunity through technical knowledge.

What they are checking: Whether they can spot upsell chances naturally as part of solving problems for customers.

How do you present technical data to a customer's purchasing team versus their R&D team?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust their message to what each audience cares about.

Tell me about a customer relationship you built from scratch.

What they are checking: Whether they can build trusted partnerships over time, not just close single sales.

How do you balance being a technical advisor with having sales goals?

What they are checking: Whether they keep customer trust by recommending what fits, even when it is a smaller sale.

What would you do

How do you bring a customer's requirements back to R&D and innovation so the right solution gets built?

What they are checking: Whether they translate customer needs clearly so internal teams do not build the wrong thing.

A customer's trial failed in their plant. How do you handle the conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership, investigate and keep trust instead of blaming the customer.

A customer asks for something we cannot deliver on their timeline. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they set honest expectations rather than overpromising to win the deal.

About the work

A customer wants to cut sugar in a beverage without changing the taste. How would you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn a customer need into a technical plan using sweetener and texture solutions.

How do you keep account records useful for long-term relationships?

What they are checking: Whether they keep detailed customer information that helps the whole team serve the account.

What food science background do you bring, and which applications do you know best?

What they are checking: Whether they have the technical depth to be a credible advisor to customers.

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The full job description

As published by Tate & Lyle.

About this role: The Technical Service Account Manager brings relevant technical knowledge to customer accounts, helping translate complex client needs into customized solutions. Acting as both a technical advisor and sales representative, the Technical Service Account Manager identifies growth opportunities, supports product customization, and builds trusted partnerships. Accountabilities : • Serve as a technical consultant for the assigned accounts, understanding client needs to develop product solutions and applications that align with specifications and performance requirements. • Collaborate with internal teams, including teams in Innovation , R&D and Sales & Account Management, to communicate client requirements and support the creation of tailored product solutions and applications. • Present technical insights to clients within the assigned accounts, articulating the benefits and applications of solutions while addressing potential concerns. • Proactively identify opportunities for product or service upsell, leveraging comprehensive technical knowledge to illustrate the value of enhanced or additional offerings. • Maintain detailed account records for the dedicated part of the portfolio, ensuring accuracy in customer information, needs and preferences for long-term relationship building. • Support the sales process by contributing to customized sales strategies within the team, based on technical understanding and client requirements. Skills & Experie nce : • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Comprehensive knowledge of relationship management, sales and a key technical/scientific discipline within Technical Service, with full knowledge of methodologies, processes, practices, and atypical issues within Technical Service function. • Largely able to operate independently, though may seek guidance on atypical or complex Technical Service issues. Able to coach juniors on technical and operational matters in a specialism. • Accountable for own targets and reviewing work of juniors. • Frequently conducts detailed analysis and investigation to identify customized solutions for customers, determine best options, or suggest improvements to existing methods. • This role involves initiating communication with cross-functional teams to address and resolve shared issues, collaborate on processes or transactions, and interpret or clarify technical information to enhance understanding. What we can offer you Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency. When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law. The salary range for this position is: $71,000 - $104,000. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to: • Medical, Dental, Vision coverages • Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave • 401K with company match • Company paid life insurance • Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more! In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities. #LI-RF1 *The Job title, role and responsibilities are subject to change based on qualifications / experience of the candidate and the business needs of the company. California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process. Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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