Key Account Manager - Pet industry

Key Account Manager - Pet industry!

In This Role You’ll Make An Impact By

• Developing new business with key Pet accounts.
• Implementing the US AH&N Business Unit strategies as it relates to Novonesis Pet portfolio.
• Maintaining in-depth high‑level contacts with key end users and influencers, keeping them informed of price trends, new products and applications.
• Investigating customer complaints and solving routine industry problems on site. This includes, but is not limited to, new product applications, marketing efforts, new facilities, price trends, and key industry personnel.
• Meeting or exceeding sales budget targets on a year‑to‑year basis.
• Providing timely sales and product forecasts, reports and information as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Pet Food Science or closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of actual sales experience in the companion animal industry is required.
• Good negotiation and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short‑ and long‑range goals.
• Relevant technical skills to know the right questions to ask of customers.
• Must be a self‑starter with drive and initiative and work with little supervision.
• Passion for the pet food and supplement industry.
• Excellent level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of working time.

Remote

December 3, 2025

$145,000 - $160,000

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time.
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance.
• Healthcare savings account option.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• All benefits begin on your first day.

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