Jobs · Business Development · Minnesota

Account Manager

Sanimax · South St Paul, MN · 3 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

About The Role

Sanimax is recruiting on behalf of its partner company, Entosystem, an environmentally focused organization specializing in the production of high-value protein and organic fertilizer through innovative insect farming. Founded in 2016, Entosystem has grown to become one of the largest insect producers in North America, leveraging advanced technologies to support sustainable and circular solutions for the agri-food industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and target new strategic accounts, including consumer brands and retail chains (farm & ranch, pet, convenience, specialty)

  • Develop and execute a structured prospecting strategy

  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities

  • Generate and convert high-value opportunities into signed agreements

  • Engage directly with key stakeholders such as Buyers, Category Managers, and Sourcing teams

  • Lead complex negotiations and structure long-term commercial agreements (12–24 months)

  • Drive the full sales cycle from initial outreach to closing

  • Establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers

  • Position the company as a long-term strategic partner

  • Identify and develop account growth opportunities

  • Support the expansion of major accounts across the U.S. market

Experience & Skills

  • 7 to 15+ years of experience in B2B sales

  • Proven success in new business development and complex sales cycles

  • Experience working with retail chains, distributors, or consumer brands

  • Established network within relevant industries (livestock, pet feed, retail, or distribution)

  • Strong negotiation, deal structuring, and closing skills

  • Strong business acumen, including pricing, margins, and competitive positioning

  • High level of autonomy with a results-oriented mindset

Additional Assets

  • Existing network within target segments

  • Experience managing large U.S. accounts

  • Understanding of North American retail dynamics

  • Experience in high-growth or market expansion environments

Work Environment

  • 40–60% travel across the United States Mid West region; and occasionally in Canada

  • Frequent client-facing activities (meetings, site visits, trade shows)

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