Account Manager - Nutraceutical

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manage customer interface within the Western US region in the food and nutraceutical industry through the development and strengthening of personal relationships with customers, potential customers and sales team to achieve established sales goals and to ensure profitable and sustainable business growth, in accordance with the organization’s objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute sales plans for assigned territory, product line, or market segment including recommended accounts, product sales volumes, pricing, visit planning, account potential analysis, and sales budgeting.
• Coordinate pricing strategy in close cooperation with internal team.
• Provide, through written reports, an ongoing position at each account or potential account in the sales territory and actions planned.
• Conduct and coordinate suitable market analysis to support the objectives of the company and principal.
• Ensure effective communication and prepare reports on new business projects / opportunities of assigned market segment on regular and ad-hoc basis among Sales Managers, Director Sales, Key Account Managers.
• Identify and develop new markets through new applications in line with the Sales & Marketing strategy.
• Manage all aspects of the account interface including complaint management.
• Responsible for the leads pipeline in the respective territory.
• Create and follow up the opportunity pipeline in the respective territory.
• Provide information such that company may provide new products and information for the future.
• Provide market information as required.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, including key account customers.
• Visit customers and potential customers regularly, to develop strong relationships.
• Conduct and concluding negotiations with customers as directed.
• Provide for technical customer assistance as required.
• Work with others in the local sales team and consult superior for important critical decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in in Business, Engineering or Science disciplines and a minimum of 5 years of sales, marketing, or other relevant experience in the nutraceuticals and food industry.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to persuade and influence others, develop and deliver effective presentations, and create, compose, and edit professional written materials.

Strong negotiation and customer service skills are essential, as are excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. Candidates should possess knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques and have a good understanding of the industry

A valid driver’s license is required, and the ability to travel up to 50% is necessary. Must be willing and able to travel and work a flexible schedule to include evenings and overnight accommodation.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 annually. The starting salary offered will be determined based on factors including experience, education, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law.

The work location for this role is flexible if approved by “Company,” except this position may not be performed remotely from CO or MA.

WHY CANDIDATES CHOOSE OMYA:

• Global company with operations in more than 50 countries
• 140+ years of industry leadership
• Internal advancement opportunities
• Company values driven organization
• Safety-first environment
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Omya

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials.

Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries.

Thinking of tomorrow. Together

When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose

Making life better through our passion for minerals and chemistry

Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work.

All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.