Strategic Technical Account Manager, Animal Nutrition

Kerry; Arkansas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry is seeking an outstanding Technical Account Manager to represent our North American Animal Nutrition business. The successful candidate will manage full sales, budget and pipeline responsibilities for a profitable, high-growth territory, operating with speed and entrepreneurial flair.

The role is home-based in the U.S., preferably between Arkansas and Georgia, reporting to the North American Commercial Director.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science or related discipline; master’s preferred.
• Proven track record in technical animal nutrition additive sales and account management.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture long-term supplier relationships with national accounts.
• Use direct customer contact and events to identify opportunities.
• Develop annual sales budget targets and drive to achieve them.
• Address customer issues, including competitive threats and product/service concerns.
• Develop account strategies and identify market opportunities relevant to customers.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication for project opportunities.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Account management

Communication skills

English fluency

Travel up to 70%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Nutrition/Animal Science/related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce/SFDC

Job description

Kerry is seeking an outstanding Technical Account Manager to represent our North American Animal Nutrition business. The successful candidate will manage full sales, budget and pipeline responsibilities for a profitable, high-growth territory, operating with speed and entrepreneurial flair.

The role is home-based in the U.S., preferably between Arkansas and Georgia, reporting to the North American Commercial Director.