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Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Unlocking the power of amino acids to better people’s lives globally.

Account Executive – Ruminant Nutrition

Location

New York

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$155K - $160K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Account Executive – Ruminant Nutrition

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

• Develop and execute agent-level sales strategies for AjiPro-L and animal feed amino acids across North America and other global markets, including Brazil and China. • Identify customer needs and growth opportunities by qualifying and quantifying target accounts by product category. • Drive sales growth for AjiPro-L and animal feed amino acids through direct customer engagement and distributor management. • Establish and achieve budget for both sales volume plans, implementing countermeasures when gaps occur. • Help create and prepare budget by establishing and implementing short- and long-term plans together with teams in the US and Japan. • Provide verbal and written communications to Sales Agents and Customers as necessary to maintain rapport and drive timely communications for pricing actions. • Understand, analyze, and manage information sources to support sales strategies, pricing decisions, and product marketing. • Building appropriate relationships with customers, agents, and distributors to maintain/improve long-term business development. • Engages with the Technical Department to ensure alignment of nutritional changes that may impact sales dynamics together with market trends that will support sales growth. • Understand customer profitability and implement necessary strategies to improve it. • Ensure customer satisfaction by understanding customer service and quality standards, resolving problems, and making periodic customer visits to identify trends and customer needs. • Provide timely and critical information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. • Understand the drivers of supply/demand, competitors' products, market share, strengths /weaknesses, and activities that could deliver critical information to anticipate new opportunities to drive sales growth and maximize profit.

Job Requirements

  • B.S. degree with a major in animal nutrition, animal science, or a related field is desired.
  • Minimum of 5 years of proven B2B sales experience in animal nutrition, feed additives, or technical sales or support (Swine, Poultry, Dairy).
  • Strong knowledge of ruminant nutrition (dairy/beef preferred).
  • Experience working with nutritionists and feed mills - preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrable experience in negotiating and meeting client requirements.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Understands and utilizes CRM.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnights.
  • Experience in public speaking, creating and delivering presentations in a professional manner.
  • Ability to problem-solve and work cross-functionally to effectively service our customers.
  • Knowledge of lysine or amino acid products – preferred
  • Familiarity with feed formulation and farm economics - preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
  • 401(k) with Company Contributions
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
  • Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
  • Work Flexibility
  • Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
  • Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

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