Antelope
Sales Account Manager - Greater Chicago Area
Antelope, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
ABOUT ANTELOPE
Antelope is an omnichannel pet consumer platform founded in August 2021 with the mission to elevate the lives of pets by delivering the highest quality products across all pet products and services via a buy-and-build strategy. Antelope is elevating the standards of pet care by buying, building, and growing high-quality, natural pet brands. The company is backed by Alpine Investors and has made five acquisitions so far (Bocce’s Bakery, Diggin’ Your Dog / Super Snouts, Doggo, My Perfect Pet and Ark Naturals), and they’re just getting started!
OVERVIEW We’re on the hunt for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our dynamic independent pet sales team! Our most successful team members are self-starters with winning mindsets, adeptly managing multiple accounts to achieve ambitious goals. In this pivotal role, you’ll get to completely own your territory—strengthening business with existing accounts and forging valuable new relationships to drive growth. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to sell all Antelope brands, including Bocce’s Bakery, Diggin’ Your Dog / Super Snouts, Ark Naturals, and My Perfect Pet. Travel is required for field coverage, including trade shows and sales meetings, which will involve overnight stays. If you’re ready to make an impact in the pet industry, we want to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cultivate and expand relationships with both new and existing accounts
Drive lead generation, prospecting, qualification, and closing of potential new customers
Educate prospects on the value of all Antelope products and services through compelling pitches and trainings
Leverage provided data and CRM tools to enhance sales strategies and pinpoint growth opportunities
Effectively manage within a designated trade budget
Collaborate with team members and support each other to win
Adapt and lend support wherever needed as Antelope continues to grow!
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree
Experience in pet or CPG sales strongly preferred
Energetic and outgoing, with a genuine passion for pets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident presenter who can deliver engaging, persuasive pitches
Strong multitasker who thrives in fast-paced settings and hits targets
Comfortable making decisions independently and using sound judgment
Exceptionally organized with great attention to detail
Positive, team-oriented mindset that lifts others up
Must have reliable transportation and be open to monthly travel
And of course - must love dogs or cats (and treats!)
WHAT WE OFFER
Connected remote-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
Flexible PTO
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K employer match
Professional Development & Learning Programs
Home Office Stipend
Parental leave including “pawternity”
Discounted Antelope products and pet insurance
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OVERVIEW We’re on the hunt for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our dynamic independent pet sales team! Our most successful team members are self-starters with winning mindsets, adeptly managing multiple accounts to achieve ambitious goals. In this pivotal role, you’ll get to completely own your territory—strengthening business with existing accounts and forging valuable new relationships to drive growth. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to sell all Antelope brands, including Bocce’s Bakery, Diggin’ Your Dog / Super Snouts, Ark Naturals, and My Perfect Pet. Travel is required for field coverage, including trade shows and sales meetings, which will involve overnight stays. If you’re ready to make an impact in the pet industry, we want to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cultivate and expand relationships with both new and existing accounts
Drive lead generation, prospecting, qualification, and closing of potential new customers
Educate prospects on the value of all Antelope products and services through compelling pitches and trainings
Leverage provided data and CRM tools to enhance sales strategies and pinpoint growth opportunities
Effectively manage within a designated trade budget
Collaborate with team members and support each other to win
Adapt and lend support wherever needed as Antelope continues to grow!
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree
Experience in pet or CPG sales strongly preferred
Energetic and outgoing, with a genuine passion for pets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident presenter who can deliver engaging, persuasive pitches
Strong multitasker who thrives in fast-paced settings and hits targets
Comfortable making decisions independently and using sound judgment
Exceptionally organized with great attention to detail
Positive, team-oriented mindset that lifts others up
Must have reliable transportation and be open to monthly travel
And of course - must love dogs or cats (and treats!)
WHAT WE OFFER
Connected remote-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
Flexible PTO
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K employer match
Professional Development & Learning Programs
Home Office Stipend
Parental leave including “pawternity”
Discounted Antelope products and pet insurance
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