Location: Dallas, TX
Company: Simplot
food processing, commercial product development, and distribution. Summary As the Senior Account Executive-K12, you will be responsible for driving significant incremental growth in the K12 segment in your assigned geography. You will be accountable for owning the selling relationship at the major K12 districts and Co-Ops in the geography, creating their strategy and path to growth, and working to align and activate the internal bid teams against their growth strategy.
This is a highly collaborative role as you will also be tasked as the K12 lead in the geography, supporting and aligning with field sales to support the K12 segment holistically. They will take an active position as an
advocate for Simplot in the industry aligning with the key Nutrition Associations and other groups in their geographies. Eligible candidates must reside in the geography that includes TX, OK, LA, AR, KS, NM, CO, MO, IA, NE, MN, ND, and SD.
Strongly preferred candidates will reside in TX. Key Responsibilities SALES GROWTH: Actively grow sales in the K12 segment through penetrating the largest districts and co-ops in assigned geography at all levels. Be the go-to sales expert for field team to support non-aligned K12 customers, assist in local K12 sales, work with local teams on planning and strategy as needed. Attend bid openings and leverage internal data bases to identify new areas of
growth and create learning loops around needs to win future business.
Activate internal customer marketing teams to provide best in class support to the segment. STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT: Create sustainable growth strategy and work with leadership, field sales stakeholders and internal marketing and bid team to ensure attainment of growth. Bring forth best-practices and key insights to help guide and inform the evolution and growth of our K12 customer marketing initiatives. Stay on top of evolving government regulations and guidelines bringing new needs forward to help guide the development of our long term K12 strategy and product pipeline. INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Develop broad and deep industry relationships within assigned geography, join pertinent associations, seek ongoing industry certifications and education.
Stay up to date on industry trends and regulations, seek ongoing education be current on industry happenings. Work with Non-Commercial Director and Customer Marketing Team to instate and roll out a K12 advisory council. Typical Education Education bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B. S. ) from a 4-year college or university Relevant Experience 5+ years related experience and/or training Demonstrated track record of exceptional business results.
Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills required. Capability in developing and maintaining executive level relationships. Ability to travel up to 50% required. Proven ability to successfully build and execute a sales strategy that covers multiple markets, calling on both commercial and non-commercial segments, comprised of large volume operators and regional multi-unit chains/buying groups. Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and proven ability to successfully multi-task and manage unexpected demands of daily activities. Demonstrate strong financial acumen including a solid understanding the financial implications of both internal and external partners.
Negotiate contract pricing and effectively manage budgeted trade dollars related to operator and distributor spending. Successfully persuade and influence distributors, brokers, and internal teams without authority in a professional influential and collaborative manner. Influence the regional teams, serve as a mentor, and demonstrate leadership across the business. Execute promotional and other scheduled activities to drive results. Share best practices across the region and zones. Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs and Sales Reporting Systems Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds required.
Required Certifications SNS Certification is preferred Job Requisition ID : 16704 Travel Required : Up to 50% Location(s) : Remote - Dallas, Remote - Austin, Remote - Denver, Remote - Fort Worth, Remote - Houston, Remote - Kansas City, Remote - Minneapolis, Remote - USA Country: United States The J. R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, interaction, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, interactionual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
Sales & Business Development jobs are roles focused on driving business growth through customer acquisition, building market strategies, and fostering long-term client relationships. Key characteristics of these positions include strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities. Individuals in these roles often work closely with marketing, product management, and customer service teams to ensure cohesive efforts towards the company's revenue targets.
Sales & Business Development jobs involve activities aimed at expanding a company's market reach and increasing its revenue. Professionals in this field focus on identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and negotiating deals. They must possess excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to analyze market trends. Sales roles typically involve direct product or service promotion, while business development can also encompass partnerships, market research, and long-term growth strategies. These roles are crucial for company expansion and require individuals who are not only persuasive but also adept at understanding customer needs and aligning them with the company's offerings.
Sales & Business Development jobs involve activities aimed at expanding a company's market reach and increasing its revenue. Professionals in this field focus on identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and negotiating deals. They must possess excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to analyze market trends. Sales roles typically involve direct product or service promotion, while business development can also encompass partnerships, market research, and long-term growth strategies. These roles are crucial for company expansion and require individuals who are not only persuasive but also adept at understanding customer needs and aligning them with the company's offerings.
health industry challenges.
With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. About the role: Ensures that the assigned region meets or exceeds sales and profitability objectives.
Formulates sales strategies for markets within the assigned geography and product lines in order to attain revenue goals set by the company. Works with sales representatives to identify and evaluate market opportunities and sales potential and to establish and achieve their annual sales objectives. Manages and coaches the activities of sales representatives, therapy awareness
representatives, clinical representatives, and other field personnel. Negotiates contracts with external customers. Keeps the company informed of market dynamics and competitive activity.
Responsible for the management and implementation of company policies. Your responsibilities will include: Knowledge: Responsible for providing continuous tools and education to team members to ensure up to date industry, competitor and product knowledge; Maintains knowledge of the industry and the competition by continually seeking information from physicians, suppliers, insurance carriers and others to challenge, modify and prioritize regional strategies; Collects data from their region on competitor’s
sales tactics and prepares their team to counter them and keeps the marketing organization aware; Maintains awareness of industry trends and their impact on local/regional sales activities.
Business Management: Monitors region sales performance on an ongoing basis, initiating corrective actions, preparing reports, summaries, analysis and documentation on all aspects of region management; Assists sales support/marketing staff members in activities such as sales promotion, training or market research in planning and executing special projects; Ensures the effective implementation of representative customer records, key contacts, reports and company policies; Develops and executes sales strategies and activities; Plans and controls expenses to ensure sales objectives are met within budget; Performs a monthly forecasting review; Integrates individual territory plans and account profiles into a broader regional sales plan and coaches sales team accordingly; Conducts quarterly sales reviews and adjusts strategies accordingly.
Selling Skills: Prepares quarterly regional sales forecasts and participates in the determination of market potential and sales expense estimates; Identifies sales forecast gaps, submits corrective strategies and implements aggressive sales growth; Confers with immediate superior in the development of marketing policy, recommending product and product line revisions as well as pricing changes; Develops and recommends expansion analysis of new field territories; Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring a region targeting program; Identifies and recommends promotion programs and materials to help support the sales plan and strategy; Shares personal selling experiences in a way that motivates others and teaches applicable skills; Coaches others in the field on a disciplined selling model; Models strong selling skills in front of the customer with others present and without taking over the sales process; Actively supports corporate/divisional selling initiatives by proactively assisting in the training and influencing their team.
Clinical Excellence: Maintains the skills and knowledge to sell the entire product line to all applicable buying influences and can differentiates each product line against the competitor’s products in front of the customer. Creative Economic and Value-Added Solutions: Identifies and develops working relationships with the economic buyer in their regions key accounts; Facilitation of contract negotiations involving all products within the region; Creates a compete “bundle” of product and value-add services; Evaluates situations as they affect both the account/customer, as well as the division’s overall long and short-term business needs; Helps define negotiation parameters for tough economically constrained customer situations.
Building and Maintaining Relationships: Maintains contact with major accounts and key relationships seeking to leverage them into profitable business ventures; Assist key customers in the creation, maintenance, expansion and startup of Watchman related educational courses and forums; Attend and participate in customer, company and industry sponsored forums and courses; Develop and maintain relationships with key BSC functional areas including but not limited too - National Accounts, marketing, finance, corporate programs; Spends time in the field with multiple field sales personnel to support their professional development needs and to maintain and develop strong relationships and understanding of the customer.
Responsible for recruiting, coaching and developing organizational talent. Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
Hiring & Building Organizations: Responsible for hiring and building out their defined geography. Brings diverse perspective. Evaluates multiple candidate pools and recruiting methods. Creates inclusive culture. Builds team foundational skills. Leads onboarding of new team members. Required qualifications: A four-year degree with a background (7-10+ years) in sales. Highly motivated, high impact individual with strong technical, analytical and leadership competencies to work effectively in a sales organization.
Highly detailed oriented, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong project management skills, including effectively managing multiple priorities. Candidate must have experience working successfully within a matrix organization, effectively influencing cross-functionally, across divisions and at various levels of management. Preferred qualifications: Direct experience in Structural Heart products. Sales management experience. Proven sales team development. P&L responsibility. MBA or graduate degree in related field. Strong clinical, analytical, and selling skills.
A proven track record of success will help in making this position a successful team approach to selling in the catheterization lab and to our physicians. Requisition ID: 574450 Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law. As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life.
Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen. So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!
At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.
Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2. ), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
