Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Senior Account Executive, Sales

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: ItascaIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $195,000 per year

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About the role

  • Develops and executes overall business strategy and implementation of Account Plans.
  • Reviews and analyzes markets, and coordinates with sales, operations and production department to implement such needs into our products.
  • Assesses strengths and weaknesses of external and internal environment, collects information and analyzes results of marketing research by utilizing marketing theory.
  • Establishes marketing plans based on the following factors and forecast of mid-term market changes: direction of marketing, customer management (RF Analysis Model), advertising, sales promotion plan, costs (production, sales, and marketing)
  • Responsible for establishing and achieving the budget and sales volume plans.
  • Creates, prepares and reviews budgets by establishing and implementing short and long-term plans together with teams in US and Japan.
  • Monitors sales, net profit and sales volume monthly, and implements countermeasures as needed, if a gap in budget performance occurs.
  • Creates Strategic Account Plans
  • Qualifies and quantifies opportunities by product category for growth at customer targets
  • Engages cross functional team for collaboration on quantifying usage rates by applications to prepare financial projections and forecasts effectively.
  • Manages logistics (production and sales), controlling demand/supply and inventory of all products to achieve adequate working capital level as entire business.
  • Responsible for confirming all regulatory compliances including quality, scientific and legal matters related to business. Diligently carries out legal and scientific validation with help from experts in the field.
  • Manages external partner relationships including distributors, subcontractors, agency, media and etc.
  • Responsible for personnel development within a team and achieves organizational goals by energizing and inspiring the whole unit.
  • Maintains a professional and positive influence on others.
  • Provides appropriate OJT/Off-JT training to members and develop them by assigning them to appropriate jobs based on their capabilities and experiences.
  • Develops managers as successors through dialogue, coaching, guidance and feedback.
  • Seeks continuous self-improvement through education and experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with knowledge in nutrition, physiology and/or pharmacy.
  • 10+ years of strategic business and marketing experiences in food ingredient manufacturing industry.
  • Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Computer knowledge: (Microsoft Office, SAP, Power BI, Salesforce.com)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • 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.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic business planningmarketing analysisbudget managementfinancial projectionsregulatory compliancelogistics managementsales volume planningcustomer managementmarketing theory applicationpersonnel development
Soft Skills
detail-orientedtime managementstrong communicationteamworkinterpersonal skillspublic speakingpresentation skillsproblem solvingcoachingself-improvement