Account Manager

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We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you'll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.


Account Manager - New Business Development

Department: Sales, Distribution
Location: Remote, US
Type: Full-time

The Account Manager is responsible for selling and supporting a number of end-use customers by evaluating and implementing appropriate sales techniques to maintain and increase sales of Commodity and Specialty Ingredients / Solutions. Develops and maintains a long-term partnership with customers by employing a consultative sales approach and by leveraging technical expertise on the products within Prinova's offering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Builds profitable sales by employing a consultative sales approach and needs-based selling
• Builds and sustains long-term customer relationships in R&D, Purchasing and Sr. Management at accounts
• Helps develop sales and marketing strategies designed to meet or exceed sales budgets
• Quotes prices, credit terms and prepares sales contracts per customer requests
• Coordinates and follows up on customer sample requests
• Assists customers by sharing technical expertise on product usage, product application and product formulation
• Executes strategies to address competitive situations
• Identifies new opportunities to add value by monitoring industry changes, trends and customer needs
• Develops and performs according to sales forecast and budget
• Prepares detailed sales and account plans for territory and individual accounts
• Maintains up-to-date call reports and product usage information in CRM
• Works with Prinova's Product Managers and Business Managers to execute sales and account plans and uses them as a resource to serve end use customers
• Directly manages territory and accounts by traveling throughout assigned territory to call on existing and prospective customers
• Displays/demonstrates products, using samples, sell sheets, and market experts within Prinova
• Develop and maintain effective sales forecasting and planning through Sales and Account Plans
• Helps provide solutions to customer problems
• Travels to and attends trade shows and other industry events.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Regional Sales Manager

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 2+ year's sales experience in the food, beverage, nutritional or sports nutrition industry degree

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent sales and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Must have proven sales aptitude with professional demeanor and great people skills
• Must be self motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Tenacious follow-up and strong relationship management
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Salesforce.com.
• Familiarity or general aptitude for ERP systems is preferred Travel:

Up to 40% travel in assigned territory and other locations in the US to attend training and support business needs.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift up 10 lbs.
• Work environment is normally in an office setting. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense ,and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What's in it for you?

Competitive Pay - $90,000 - $150,000 annually + Eligible Bonus

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth, including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.