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Technical Sales Lead

Plantible

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Original Job Summary

How you will contribute:

We are looking for a Technical Sales Leader to join our growing company. In this role you will lead key customer engagement opportunities and projects as well as develop and deploy required tools for customer engagement and CRM. You will make an immediate and sustainable impact as you grow along with Plantible’s expansion.

  • Lead customer engagement for identified customers and develop opportunity pipeline.
  • Develop and deploy tools and collateral for customer engagement including dashboards.

What you will be working on:

  • Lead customer opportunities and collaborative projects with R&D and Business Development.
  • Engage in hands-on formulation, prototyping, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing processes.
  • Deliver compelling presentations to demonstrate product efficacy.
  • Conduct in-depth market research to uncover emerging trends.
  • Create technical documentation and marketing materials.
  • Represent Plantible at trade shows and conferences.
  • Travel regularly to customer sites to support technical needs.
  • Develop customer engagement tools and update CRM systems.
  • Provide status updates on key initiatives and commercialization activities.

What you bring to Plantible:

  • Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemical engineering or related field.
  • 3 to 5+ years of relevant experience in commercial or technical roles.
  • Experience in dairy alt, meat alt, bakery & snacks, RTM beverages, sauces and dressings.
  • Proven track record of surpassing growth targets and establishing product-market fit.
  • Hands-on technical capabilities and proficiency with CRM software.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building trusted customer relationships.
  • A can-do attitude and flexibility in a startup environment.

Why choose Plantible?

Plantible offers competitive health and wellness benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, a discretionary unlimited PTO program, Paid Holidays, a 401k Program, Career Stipend, career development opportunities, and financial relocation support if necessary. Enjoy working in a rapidly growing, flexible, and entrepreneurial environment with team building events and beautiful outdoor spaces.

Key skills/competency:

  • Technical Sales
  • Customer Engagement
  • CRM
  • Market Research
  • Presentation
  • Product Development
  • Documentation
  • Collaboration
  • Sales Pipeline
  • Startup

How to Get Hired at Plantible

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Plantible's culture: Understand their mission and growth trajectory.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight technical sales and CRM expertise.
  • Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize customer engagement success.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Know about formulation and scale-up processes.
  • Network effectively: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review CRM tools and dashboard creation.
Brush up on formulation and scale-up processes.
Study technical documentation and presentation design.
Familiarize with market research techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time handling customer challenges.
Explain teamwork in a startup environment.
Discuss managing diverse projects simultaneously.
Share experience dealing with rapid change.