Business Development Associate
At Bioactive Services, we’re passionate about improving lives through science. We develop and sell some of the most sought-after dietary supplements on the market, backed by real science and real results, and insist on having some fun along the way. Our products are scientifically developed through results-driven research and formulated with the finest ingredients, and we are looking for a Business Development Associate to develop new business and increase sales in North America.
Responsibilities:
- Understand and address both business and scientific oriented needs.
- Promote products and services through direct sales to prospective accounts to meet or exceed sales budget
- Generate and develop new business and solicit new customers while forecasting in order to ensure budget is achieved
- Maintain existing customer relationships to increase sales and profits.
- Work closely with customer service, technical service and top management to meet customer needs and business goals.
- Provide visit reports with detailed information of items discussed, competitive information and industry developments
- Record daily activity in CRM system and maintain current and prospective contact information by account
- Attend trade shows and deliver the concept of Bioactive Services to existing and potential customers.
- Develop a detailed understanding for the competitive landscape and market drivers
- Ensure company sales targets are met
Requirements:
- BS degree (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology Nutrition, Science or similar) preferred.
- Successful sales experience in the related industries or prior technical R&D experience and have a sound understanding of ingredient applications will be preferred.
- Must be self-motivated, results oriented individual with a pleasing personality, have good oral and written communication skills and be organized.
- Aptitude for learning technical and scientific product-related information.
- Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Willing to travel frequently: 30-50% travel.
- Valid driver's license
Location: Hybrid.
Compensation: salary + commission + benefits