Account Manager, Functional Foods

Posted:
11/7/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Louisiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

In this role you’ll make an impact by: 

We are looking for a highly motivated Account Manager to make a big impact on the Food & Beverage sales team, specifically for our Functional Foods business.  You will be a key member of this team by developing and driving strong customer relationships, collaborating with internal stakeholders on strategy and direction, and setting/delivering sales targets for assigned customers, as well as prospecting and developing new customers and opportunities. Your strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be critical to success in this role. 

To succeed you must hold:  

  • A Bachelor or a Master’s degree in Business/Marketing and/or a relevant technical area (Food Science preferred)

  • A minimum of 4 years of relevant job experience, preferably in the Food & Beverages industries

  • Experience/network in the protein and/or dairy industries preferred

  • Account management, demonstrated sales pipeline management, and/or business development skills

  • A high level of customer ownership, industry focus and hunter mindset

  • The ability to identify business opportunities and competitive threats, and develop action plans to deliver/mitigate

  • Expect to travel up to 60% of the time

Location: Remote or Hybrid

Application deadline:  December 1, 2024

 

Expected salary range:  $110,000 - $125,000

 

Benefits you will enjoy:

·       401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution 

·       Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time  

·       Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance   

·       Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution  

·       Employee assistance program  

·       Parental leave  

·       Tuition reimbursement  

·       All benefits begin on your first day!  

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.
 
Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

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