Now Hiring - Land O'Lakes, Inc. - Account Manager in Gainesville, GA

Full description of the position

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

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• 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 [please apply online] inquiries within the territory.
• Liaison between manufacturing sites and Distributors/Customers selling value-added and handling all customer issues and complaints to fruition.
• Support [please apply online] 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

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• 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. Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.