Biomedical Account Manager

Land O'Lakes; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Manager to support their LabDiet/TestDiet business. This remote role will involve managing distributor relationships, providing technical support, and engaging with customers to enhance their experience. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Animal Science and have experience in the biomedical research field. With a focus on effective communication and sales strategies, you will play a crucial role in driving business success while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package. Join a Fortune 250 cooperative that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Education Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in animal science required with 2-3 years of related experience.
• Prior experience in the biomedical research industry highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Act as Account Manager, providing technical support and managing distributors.
• Attend industry trade shows and manage customer inquiries.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Sales Management

Technical Support

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Master’s degree in Animal Science

Ph.D. in Animal Science

Job description

Account Manager

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.

• Ph.D. in animal science desired.

• Approximately 20-35% overnight travel in primary account area with the flexibility for additional travel as needed.

Competencies:

• 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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