Account Development Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Act as the "first point of contact" for Prospective customers related to business involving Nutrients. Marshall and coordinate activity or resources from Kaneka to meet the needs of Prospective customers and facilitate use/growth of Nutrients. Establish communication connections with all levels of customer. Research market to discover new prospects - new business development. Execute and manage Nutrients legal agreements. Represent Kaneka Nutrients and affiliated companies at industry related events, or functions and trade shows, including those outside of the United States. Provide market intelligence to management and co-workers related to Prospective customers or the natural products industry in general. Participate in meetings/functions related to the Nutrients business. Report ongoing market conditions and attitudes in marketplace. Reinforce and follow-up sales and marketing efforts. Provide prompt and accurate information related to activities involving specific Prospective customers or industry-related topics. Facilitate interactions with other Kaneka business units (i.e. Kaneka Probiotics) where potential exists for business with select Prospective customers. Assist in the creation of sales and expense budgets as requested by management. Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills: Emotional Empathy Positive Attitude Excellent Communication Skills Flexibility / Adaptability Interpersonal Skills Benefits A safety-focused, people-first workplace Meaningful work that supports essential industries and products Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills Collaboration across teams, functions, and regions A company that values quality, responsibility, and continuous improvement Education Bachelors of Marketing (required) High School (required) Experience 5 - 10 years: Prospecting, cold calling, market research (preferred) 5 - 10 years: Related experience with Vitamin, Mineral, Dietary Supplement, Natural Products (required) Skills MS PowerPoint (required) MS Outlook (required) MS Word (required) MS Excel (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.