Animal Protein Segment Manager (Sales)
Location: Kentucky
Compensation: $90K plus bonus
Our client is growing, debt free and has never gone through a corporate layoff. Our hiring manager moved up from a territory sales rep. to a Director; the company is expanding and there is much opportunity for career growth within the organization.
Requirements:
4 years of agricultural based sales experience
Willingness to work hard, contribute and be a part of a team environment
Description:
The incumbent will promote sales of our clients over the counter and biosecurity products into the US Animal Protein Segment and distribution channel within the assigned territory.
This role involves direct communication with existing customer base on a consistent basis, monitoring customer satisfaction, resolving customer problems and concerns and monitoring the organization’s competitive position in the marketplace.
The successful candidate will develop sales plans and strategies to penetrate new markets and increase market share and profitability of territory and will provide written updates on a monthly basis.
The goal is to meet and exceed the assigned budgeted sales revenue for the assigned territory. The incumbent will collaborate with communications to develop and provide product marketing material and programs that are effective and profitable and will represent the company and analyze industry trade shows and meetings to promote products and services, increase market and competitive knowledge and identify new products for distribution, OEM or development.
One of the top ten swine producers in the United States is seeking to improve their management team. They are seeking a skilled agri-business professional with live production experience and superior people management skills to provide consistent team guidance. The company currently manages over 75,000 head of sows in 5 different states providing significant opportunities for professional advancement.
BE ADVISED: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN A VERY RURAL PART OF NORTH DAKOTA
To Be Considered For This Role:
- You must have a minimum of 3 years of people management skills in an Agri-business related Live Production operation with the focus being on team management, training & development, coaching & mentoring, organization and motivation of people. Live production would ideally be in a swine operation, but will also consider people out of poultry, beef cattle or dairy. Want the people skills.
- You must have experience managing all aspect of a live production operation including General Animal Husbandry, Proper Production Practices, Safety & Bio-Security, Nutrition, Treatment & Vaccination, Animal Flow, Environmental & Waste Management protocols and record keeping. Ideal experience will include proficiency in Breeding & Farrowing departments.
Management: You will use your demonstrated people management skills to train, develop, mentor and guide your team with the use of proven motivation and organizational skills to achieve company productivity goals. Additionally you will work in collaboration with site leadership to effectively manage all the employees and farm production while being responsible for enforcing safety protocols, coordinate maintenance and nutrient management.
Reasons Why this is a Great Job for the Right Person:
- Company is one of the top ten swine producers in the United States
- Company has the resources and passion to be a leader in the swine industry
- Opportunities for professional advancement
- Employee Friendly Company
- Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package
Salary: $38,000.00 – $40,000.00
