Key Account Manager

Inguran LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Job summary

AcuFast is seeking a full-time Key Account Manager to build and manage strategic relationships with top US swine producers, translating genetic value into actionable solutions.

The successful candidate will lead consultative selling, negotiate contracts, support field teams, and contribute to growth targets while traveling up to 50%.

This role requires deep industry knowledge, integrity, and the ability to work across Marketing, Technical Solutions, and Genetics teams.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the US swine industry and profitability drivers; 5+ years in swine industry.
• Demonstrated consultative selling approach focused on creating value for customers.
• Proven integrity and alignment with core values.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams to support customer accounts.
• Portfolio of key swine industry contacts and ability to grow it.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep, interconnected relationships within targeted accounts.
• Support regional and key account teams while delivering value to a growing customer base.
• Create and meet budgeted sales targets within an expanding portfolio.
• Provide feedback to Marketing, Technical Solutions and Genetic Improvement teams on product value and offerings.
• Negotiate contracts with key customers and meet deadlines for long-term goals.
• Grow AcuFast’s influence within the US swine industry and represent at industry events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Consultative selling

Swine industry experience

Relationship management

Strategic account management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, sales, or animal science

Graduate degree in technical field or business (plus)

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

AcuFast is currently seeking a highly motivated person to fill a full-time position as a Key Account Manager.

At AcuFast, we are focused on delivering realized genetic value to our producer partners. Therefore, this position will be responsible for establishing consultative-based relationships with the top 40 swine producers. To ensure we are achieving our value creation targets, the successful candidate will individually and collaboratively work to understand production systems at an intimate level whereby they can facilitate the realization of optimal genetic progress throughout the pork production value chain.

This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions, but is not limited to:

• Develop deep, interconnected relationships through intentional value creation activities within targeted accounts.
• Support regional and key account teams while delivering value to a growing customer base.
• Create and meet budgeted sales targets, within an ever-growing portfolio.
• Provide front row feedback to our Marketing, Technical Solutions and Genetic Improvement teams to ensure we are continually improving our communication of product value, product offering and solutions portfolio.
• Negotiate contracts with key customers and meet established deadlines for the fulfillment of each customer’s long-term goals.
• Grow the influence and awareness of AcuFast within the US swine industry.
• Represent AcuFast at industry events, to ensure we expand our influence in the swine industry.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate would ideally possess the following experience and qualifications:

• Deep understanding of the US swine industry and what drives profitability for our producer partners; 5+ years of swine industry experience.
• Demonstrated consultative selling approach, focused on creating value for our customers.
• Proven history of operating high levels of integrity and aligning with our core values.
• Ability to work in teams of various expertise to ensure full support of customer accounts.
• Portfolio of key contacts within the swine industry and an ability to build their portfolio of contacts.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, sales, animal science, or related field. A graduate degree in a technical field or business is a plus.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications as well as CRM software.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, and a valid Driver’s license.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, challenging opportunity for talented individuals.
• A competitive salary and bonus program that is based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k.
• Inclusive work environment.

About Us:

At AcuFast we believe that the best way to predict the future is to create it. We combine leading genetic, technology, and commercial measurement programs creating a unique and integrated approach to realized genetic value for swine producers. AcuFast provides transformational genetic solutions that drive progress toward a more efficient and sustainable future for our people, our partners, our pigs, and our planet.

Create the Future with AcuFast

AcuFast is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration. www.acufastswine.com