National Account Manager at Solana

Eastvale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food & Beverage, Food Service, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Sales, Marketing, or Business Administration
  • Prior experience in the custom food industry preferred
  • 5+ years of experience as a sales manager calling on key decision makers within Food & Beverage industry at National Chain Accounts and Industrial Processors; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, required
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills (preferred)
  • Demonstrated track record of working with cross functional global teams in addition to working autonomously (preferred)
  • Ability to work under pressure (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Works with the Director to develop an annual strategic sales plan, sales budget, associated tactical plan and three-year growth plan as it relates to the strategic growth plans of targeted key foodservice and industrial clients
  • Derives both innovation and optimization platforms that support custom food and flavor solutions
  • Reviews established budget and sales goals annually
  • Establishes key client relationships through traveling within the boundaries of a client specified territory
  • Secures top line growth while maintaining profitability initiatives derived by Executive Team
  • Adheres to sales expense budgets and policies
  • Responsible for managing R&D projects and presentations by assisting Culinary and Marketing
  • Executes monthly sales reports and project updates within Project Trak
  • Maintains strategic account plans and goals for key accounts
  • Coordinates projects between Research & Development and Sales
  • Introduces and places new products with customers
  • Executes organizational initiatives and develops programs to drive sales of key items with strategic customers for long-term growth
  • Focuses on maintaining base business, developing new accounts, profitability initiatives, and incremental growth over previous year’s base
  • Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management

Skills

Account Management
Sales Strategy
Project Coordination
Customer Relationship Management
Product Development
Key Account Management
Sales Growth
R&D Collaboration

Solana

High-performance blockchain for decentralized applications

About Solana

Solana is a blockchain platform that enables the development of fast, secure, and scalable decentralized applications and cryptocurrencies. It achieves impressive speed with block times of just 400 milliseconds and can process thousands of transactions per second, making it appealing for developers aiming for mass adoption of their applications. Solana uses a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm, which selects block creators based on their stake, ensuring data security and reducing environmental impact, as each transaction consumes a minimal amount of energy. The platform operates on a transaction-based business model, charging low fees of less than $0.0025 per transaction, which helps generate revenue as more users engage with the platform. Solana stands out in the blockchain market by offering a combination of speed, security, and eco-friendliness, with the goal of facilitating widespread use of decentralized technologies.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$365.5MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Very competitive salary and benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous wellness benefits and equipment/workspace budget
Life & Disability Insurance
401k program
Yearly, all expenses paid offsites (sometimes for the whole family!)
Options to work in San Francisco, Boulder, or San Diego offices (or remote!)

Risks

Backdoor attack on Solana's Web3.js library highlights security vulnerabilities.
MoonPay's acquisition of Helio may increase competition in crypto payments.
Potential Solana-focused ETFs could lead to increased market volatility.

Differentiation

Solana offers block times of 400 milliseconds, enabling fast transaction processing.
The platform supports thousands of transactions per second, ideal for mass adoption.
Solana's proof-of-stake model minimizes environmental impact, enhancing its eco-friendly appeal.

Upsides

Integration with Helio enhances Solana's crypto payment processing capabilities.
Potential Solana-focused ETFs could boost institutional investment and liquidity.
Sol Strategies' investment in SOL tokens shows growing confidence in Solana's ecosystem.

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