Senior Business Development Account Executive (602)

Position Summary

As a dedicated and results-driven Senior Business Development Account Executive, you will play a vital role in growing Partner Tier Accounts across all sales channels of the dietary supplement industry. Senior Business Development Account Executives are responsible for building a high revenue value, personal book of business by engaging both existing and new customers with Premier Research Labs.

Essential Functions

Client Acquisition:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for acquiring and managing both domestic and international partner accounts, including distributors, retailers, brand owners, and healthcare professionals.

• Log all calls, emails, Teams Meetings, lead qualifications, and opportunities in Salesforce.

• Collaborate with Sales and Sales Operations Leadership and be prepared to discuss opportunity status to support product and revenue forecasts.

• Drive the entire sales lifecycle from initial identification and qualification to negotiation and close, ensuring a robust pipeline through outbound and inbound lead sources.

• Attain agreed upon and required sales quota.

Sales Presentation Expertise:

• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals to potential clients.

• Effectively communicate the value and benefits of our dietary supplement products.

• Engage our R&D, Product Specialists, and Executive Team as needed to help close deals.

Client Relationship Expertise:

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers keeping them updated on product, pricing, promotional information; and customer facing educational material developed by PRL Marketing/PRL Branding.

Partner Development:

• Create and implement strategies to increase sales, cross-sell products, and drive revenue growth within acquired accounts.

• Design and implement targeted marketing initiatives in partnership with the marketing team to support sales efforts within key accounts.

• Work with marketing to customize promotional materials, educational content, and product information for client-facing use.

• Identify opportunities for upselling and expanding product offerings.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create joint business plans that drive revenue growth and enhance brand presence.

Contract & Partnership Negotiation:

• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contract agreements with partner prospects.

• Ensure that contracts are compliant with company policies and legal requirements.

• Work with Sales and Manufacturing Operations to agree all contract SOWs (Statements of Work) and exhibits.

Market Insights:

• Stay informed about domestic and international market trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory changes in the dietary supplement industry.

• Gather and provide crucial market feedback to inform product development, marketing strategies, and overall business direction.

• Maintain a deep understanding of all products, systems, and internal processes through ongoing training.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm CST (shifts may vary based on the needs of the company)

• Occasional overtime may be required.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Work may be required onsite at the facility in Austin, Texas, as deemed necessary by Sales Management