Biomedical Account Manager

Land O'Lakes Inc. in; Gainesville (GA); Remote; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal nutrition is seeking an Account Manager to support Purina's LabDiet/TestDiet business. This virtual role involves managing distributors, technical support, and engaging with customers to drive sales initiatives. Candidates should hold a master's degree in animal science, with experience in the biomedical research industry being a plus. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO

401k

Education assistance

Life & disability insurance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in animal science required.
• 2-3 years post-graduate work experience in animal nutrition field preferred.
• Previous biomedical research experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage distributors within territory.
• Provide full technical support as Account Manager.
• Attend trade shows and industry meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Presentation Skills

Influence

Education

Master's degree in animal science

Job description

We are hiring an Account Manager for Purina's LabDiet / TestDiet business. In this role, you will provide a wide variety of front-line and back-up support for the interconnected activities of the LabDiet / TestDiet Business group. The position will report to the Business Director with responsibility to Technical Team in full support of the brand and product line.

This is a virtual/remote position and can be located in the Southeastern US to include Florida, Texas, Georgia and/or South Carolina. Additional ideal locations are Phoenix, AZ or Southern California.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as the Account Manager, providing full technical support and responsibility.
• Manage distributors within territory.
• End-User account responsibility including sales calls, presentations and partner with technical team.
• Attend industry trade shows and meetings within the territory and fill-in coverage outside as needed.
• Manage all [e-mail] inquiries within the territory.
• Liaison between manufacturing sites and Distributors/Customers selling value-added and handling all customer issues and complaints to fruition.
• Support [e-mail] and nutritionist with growing level of task within skill set and capabilities. This will encompass all customers for LabDiet and TestDiet.
• Handle select TestDiet custom formulation requests as needed
• Assist with new and ongoing projects designed to strengthen technical knowledge of both brands and all products.

Education/Qualifications:

• Master's degree in animal science required with preference for an additional 2-3 years post-graduate work experience in related animal nutrition field.
• Prior experience in the biomedical research industry highly desired.
• Approximately 20-35% overnight travel in primary account area with the flexibility for additional travel as needed.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work with a wide range of both internal and external customers.
• Must be able to influence others and be successful in bringing closure to the concern and/or sales initiative.
• Need to be comfortable and effective at being able to present a wide variety of company and brand messages and materials to both small and large audiences.

Hiring Range: $91,120-$136,680. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

Target annual bonus opportunity: 25%

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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