Brightseed

Senior Account Manager

South San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Bioactives, Nutraceuticals, Food & Beverage, Health & WellnessIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with a minimum of 7 years of experience in account management, particularly within the CPG or supplements industries. Strong sales acumen and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships are essential. Experience with complex sales cycles and strategic account planning is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving profitable revenue by bringing Brightseed’s portfolio of ingredients and Forager® products to customers, focusing on the CPG and supplements markets. This includes servicing existing accounts, developing new business opportunities, collaborating with internal teams such as R&D and Product Management, and utilizing market trends to build a robust sales pipeline. You will also be expected to collect and analyze sales data, provide market insights, and achieve sales revenue objectives.

Skills

Account Management
Sales
Customer Service
Business Development
Industry Collaboration
Product Knowledge
R&D Coordination
Food Science
Marketing

Brightseed

AI platform for discovering health-boosting compounds

About Brightseed

Brightseed discovers beneficial compounds in nature that can enhance human health using artificial intelligence. Their Forager® platform identifies bioactive compounds—small molecules from plants and microbes that positively affect biological functions. They also offer Brightseed™ Bio Gut Fiber, which contains bioactives that support gut health. By partnering with companies, Brightseed provides insights into bioactives and their health benefits, aiming to unlock the potential of these compounds.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$123.8MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility
Medical, dental, & vision
Unlimited PTO
Life insurance
EAP
401(k) plan
Mental health platform
Employee discounts
Cell phone & commuter costs
Parental leave

Risks

Increased competition from established brands like Centrum in the bioactive market.
Over-reliance on partnerships like Manitoba Harvest could limit market reach.
Regulatory scrutiny poses challenges as Brightseed expands in the health and wellness sector.

Differentiation

Brightseed uses AI to discover bioactives, accelerating discovery from years to months.
Forager® A.I. maps bioactives to health outcomes with unprecedented accuracy and speed.
Brightseed's Bio Gut Fiber is made from upcycled hemp hulls, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.

Upsides

Growing consumer interest in personalized nutrition boosts demand for Brightseed's bioactive products.
Rising gut health awareness increases demand for Brightseed's gut health-focused bioactives.
Regulatory support for bioactives in supplements facilitates Brightseed's market expansion.

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