Kemin Food Technologies is seeking an Account Representative in Jalisco! This role will be responsible for selling Kemin’s products and services by calling on prospective and established customers. This position must maintain sales programs within the assigned portfolio by informing customers about available services, supplies, prices, and new products. The Account Representative is responsible for meeting budgeted sales and gross margin by obtaining and renewing orders. This Role works under close direct supervision. The person in this position is expected to support customers in tracking their orders. In addition, it will be responsible for completing all the necessary information in the system for projects and clients. The Account Representative is responsible for reviewing the condition of products when they arrive at the warehouse, including expiration date validation.
This is an entry-level and onsite position in our Zapopan facilities.
We Are Kemin
We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.
We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.
We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.
For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers around the world.
Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.
As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…
A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer paid vacation and holidays, major and minor medical insurance policies, and life insurance. Robust health and wellness support—we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!) and an on-site fitness center, to name a few. Continued learning opportunities—Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Responsibilities Support business unit expansion and sales growth in assigned accounts.Achieve consistent growth in sales and gross margin for assigned accounts in accordance with annual sales budgets.Ensure that a sale is successfully completed with involvement at each stage of the sales process. Identifying prospective customers and new business. Developing customer-based plans for new and existing customers.Establishing relationships with individuals at all levels of the customer’s organization.Responsible for selling the complete Kemin product lines sold into the specific industry.Develops and maintains customer database. Assures maintenance of sales reporting database.Develop cooperative relationships with key customers and industry groups.After-sales monitoring is used to maintain the customer's supply.Prepare all the necessary documents for processing orders.Keeping the price lists of customers and distributors up to dateResponsible for utilizing CRM for sales reports and activities. Work together with a sales Manager as part of a team. Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, food science, or related field.1-2 years of experience working in sales.
Professional experience as a customer service representative, Inside Sales, or Sales Associate.
Intermediate English Level is desired.
Experience working with the food industry.
Experience working with customers in sales.
Critical thinking.
Analytical Skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Kemin is an equal-opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.
A post-offer background check and drug screen are required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on the position.
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