Sales Account Manager - Greater Chicago Area Chicago, Illinois

Bocce's Bakery; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise innovante dans le secteur des animaux de compagnie recherche un Responsable des Ventes pour renforcer sa présence sur le marché. Dans ce rôle, vous êtes chargé de cultiver des relations clients et de promouvoir une gamme de produits de haute qualité. Avec un environnement de travail flexible et compétitif, ce poste est idéal pour un passionné des animaux désireux de faire avancer sa carrière.

Benefits

Culture connectée à distance

Congés payés flexibles

Assurances maladie, dentaire et de vision

Match 401K employeur

Stipend pour le bureau à domicile

Congé parental incluant 'pawternity'

Produits Antelope à prix réduit

Qualifications

• Expérience en vente dans le domaine des animaux de compagnie ou des biens de consommation préférée.
• Esprit d'équipe positif et capacité à travailler de manière autonome.
• Passion pour les animaux et compétences de présentation solides.

Responsibilities

• Cultiver et développer des relations avec de nouveaux et anciens clients.
• Générer des prospects, qualifier et conclure des ventes.
• Éduquer les clients sur la valeur des produits Antelope.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Sales strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

ABOUT ANTELOPE:

Antelopeis an omnichannel pet consumer platform that was founded in August 2021 with the mission to elevate the lives of pets by delivering the highest quality products across all pet products and services via a buy-and-build strategy. “Ante” means to increase the stakes or consideration of, and “lope” means to leap with bounding steps together. Antelope is elevating the standards of pet care by buying, building, and growing high-quality, natural pet brands. The company is backed by Alpine Investors and have made five acquisitions so far (Bocce’s Bakery, Diggin’ Your Dog / Super Snouts, Doggo, My Perfect Pet and Ark Naturals), and they’re just getting started! Antelope has plans to acquire 5-15 additional all-natural, high-quality brands to become the one-stop shop for pet parents.

OVERVIEW:

We’re on the hunt for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our dynamic independent pet sales team! Our most successful team members are self-starters with winning mindsets, adeptly managing multiple accounts to achieve ambitious goals.

In this pivotal role, you’ll get to completely own your territory - strengthening business with existing accounts and forging valuable new relationships to drive growth. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to sell all Antelope brands, including Bocce’s Bakery, Diggin’ Your Dog / Super Snouts, Ark Naturals, and My Perfect Pet.

Travel is required for field coverage, including trade shows and sales meetings, which will involve overnight stays. If you're ready to make an impact in the pet industry, we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cultivate and expand relationships with both new and existing accounts

• Drive lead generation, prospecting, qualification, and closing of potential new customers

• Educate prospects on the value of all Antelope products and services through compelling pitches and trainings

• Leverage provided data and CRM tools to enhance sales strategies and pinpoint growth opportunities

• Effectively manage within a designated trade budget

• Collaborate with team members and support each other to win

• Adapt and lend support wherever needed as Antelope continues to grow!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in pet or CPG sales strongly preferred
• Energetic and outgoing, with a genuine passion for pets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident presenter who can deliver engaging, persuasive pitches
• Strong multitasker who thrives in fast-paced settings and hits targets
• Comfortable making decisions independently and using sound judgment
• Exceptionally organized with great attention to detail
• Positive, team-oriented mindset that lifts others up
• Must have reliable transportation and be open to monthly travel
• And of course - must love dogs or cats (and treats!)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Connected remote-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce

• Flexible PTO

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K employer match

• Professional Development & Learning Programs

• Home Office Stipend

• Parental leave including “pawternity”

• Discounted Antelope products and pet insurance