[Hiring] Account Development Manager @Kaneka North America

Role Description

• Act as the “first point of contact” for Prospective customers related to business involving Nutrients.
• Marshall and coordinate activity or resources from Kaneka to meet the needs of Prospective customers and facilitate use/growth of Nutrients.
• Establish communication connections with all levels of customer.
• Research market to discover new prospects – new business development.
• Execute and manage Nutrients legal agreements.
• Represent Kaneka Nutrients and affiliated companies at industry-related events, functions, and trade shows, including those outside of the United States.
• Provide market intelligence to management and co-workers related to Prospective customers or the natural products industry in general.
• Participate in meetings/functions related to the Nutrients business.
• Report ongoing market conditions and attitudes in the marketplace.
• Reinforce and follow-up sales and marketing efforts.
• Provide prompt and accurate information related to activities involving specific Prospective customers or industry-related topics.
• Facilitate interactions with other Kaneka business units (i.e. Kaneka Probiotics) where potential exists for business with select Prospective customers.
• Assist in the creation of sales and expense budgets as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
• Emotional Empathy
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills

Company Description

Kaneka North America is part of Kaneka Corporation, a global specialty chemicals and materials company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. With a history spanning more than 75 years, Kaneka is known for developing high‑quality products that support everyday life across industries such as chemicals, polymers, health care, nutrition, and advanced materials.

In North America, Kaneka operates manufacturing and business facilities that play a key role in serving customers across the region and globally. Our teams work collaboratively to produce materials and solutions used in a wide range of applications—from industrial and construction products to health‑ and wellness‑focused innovations.

At Kaneka North America, we believe our people make the difference. We strive to create a workplace where employees are supported, encouraged to grow, and empowered to contribute meaningfully.