American Laboratories is a growing multi-industry supplier for the extensive products it manufactures. We were founded in 1967 based on the knowledge of manufacturing enzymes, proteins, and flavors to various industries. Today, American Laboratories employs over 125 people, offers an extensive listing of over 300 products to the Human Pharmaceutical, Human Nutritional, Food Processing, and Animal Health industries in the United States and 45 countries around the world.

At American Laboratories, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and skills. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and we are devoted to offering an all-encompassing work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can stretch yourself and make an impact. We offer a variety of job specific and business skills programs and trainings to our employees. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them, and likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package (salary and bonus) as well as a comprehensive, family-friendly benefits package including:

• Exceptional family medical, dental, and vision benefits (100% company paid premiums). 100% paid deductible/out of pocket expenses for Medical
• Paid time off and sick leave
• 9 paid holidays
• Exceptional 401k fund contributions (up to 9%)
• Great schedules
• Wellness incentives

Pay is based on experience.

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Business Development Manager

We have a career opportunity for a Business Development Manager. As a Business Development Manager you will be responsible for developing, achieving and supporting American Laboratories, LLC's (ALI) sales department with projects, tasks, sales and customer requests.

The manager will be located in Omaha, working with different management levels and support personnel in other office locations.

The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with potential customers to build new business for the company. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy. This candidate will also have experience with tradeshows and brand development.

The impact you will have:

o You will provide recommendations and take action based on strategic objectives, forecasting and/or performance metrics

o You will assist with organization of conferences, tradeshows, seminars and other industry-related events, as directed by management and actively participate in those events. Travel is approximately 30%

o You will contribute to sales growth including but not limited to:

- manage and develop business proposals, the sales pipeline and new business activity

- research and analyze target market areas on the market to generate sales leads

- establish new strategic partnerships with customers

- report and present on leads and project potentials

- analyze sales data and trends to present new products and formulation ideas to management

- identify and pursue new markets to improve sales

o You will manage, track, report and present on status of sales leads

o You will support corporate initiatives and goals

o You will attain weekly, quarterly and annual sales goals

o You will collaborate with marketing and sales management to establish marketing materials and develop marketing strategies

o You will keep up with the latest industry developments, including market positioning of corporate competitors

o You will develop and enhance industry and product knowledge

What we are looking for:

o Bachelor's degree OR appropriate combination of education, experience and training

o Minimum of 5 years' of Sales or Business Development experience

o 1 of more years of experience in a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated environment is preferred

o Experience in human or pet nutrition industry, preferred

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present to and negate with a wide range of audiences

o Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously

o Strong attention to detail, time management and organizational skills