Key Account Manager - Pet industry

Novonesis•West Allis, WI

25d•$145,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

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. Join us as Key Account Manager - Pet industry! In this role you’ll make an impact by: Developing new business with key Pet accounts. Implementing the US AH&N Business Unit strategies as it relates to Novonesis Pet portfolio. Maintaining in-depth high-level contacts with key end users and influencers, keeping them informed of price trends, new products and applications. Investigating customer complaints and solve routine industry problems on site. This includes, but is not limited to, new product applications, marketing efforts, new facilities, price trends, and key industry personnel. Meeting or exceeding sales budget targets on a year-to-year basis. Providing timely sales and product forecasts, reports and information as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Pet Food Science or closely related field.
Minimum of 5 years of actual sales experience in the companion animal industry is required
Good negotiation and follow-up skills
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals
Relevant technical skills to know the right questions to ask of customers
Must be a self-starter with drive and initiative and work with little supervision
Passion for the pet food and supplement industry
Excellent level of customer service to both internal and external customers
Ability to travel up to 50% of working time.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing new business with key Pet accounts.
Implementing the US AH&N Business Unit strategies as it relates to Novonesis Pet portfolio.
Maintaining in-depth high-level contacts with key end users and influencers, keeping them informed of price trends, new products and applications.
Investigating customer complaints and solve routine industry problems on site. This includes, but is not limited to, new product applications, marketing efforts, new facilities, price trends, and key industry personnel.
Meeting or exceeding sales budget targets on a year-to-year basis.
Providing timely sales and product forecasts, reports and information as required.