Job Description

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Contact Shawn Recker at 319-804-9996 or srecker@saigepartners.com to learn more! 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Territory Sales Manager position in Southern Illinois/Northeast Missouri.

This is a salaried position with a complete benefit package reporting to the Regional Sales Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with Regional Sales Manager to identify open markets and set up appropriate distribution
• Work directly with livestock producers to prospect business through feed trials, nutrition formulation utilizing Dalex, and feed management support.
• Increase sales of all products through the Dealer channel and Direct Livestock Producer
• Increase profitability of the assigned territory
• Provide support and direction to Territory Accounts 
o Technical support at the producer and dealer level
o Promotion Planning
o Dealer Net and Dealer Club Review and Support
o New Product Introductions
o Product training and support
o Merchandising Assistance
o Up selling and add-on sales
o Consumer Seminars to educate consumers and build brand and product awareness
o End –User field calls as needed to grow the business
o Work with Regional Sales Manager to identify open markets and set up appropriate distribution
• Call on accounts weekly to monthly based on determining factors
• Travel in territory is 75-80% of the role
• Weekly use of Saleslogix to communicate all account activity
• Accountable for tracking tonnage, division results and promotion sign-ups

EDUCATION:
• BS degree in Animal Science or Ag related business degree

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3 – 4 years of related work experience
• 1-2 years beef industry experience preferred
• Nutrition, formulating, on farm experience absolutely required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong results-orientated and goal motivated team player
• Excellent skills in the following: organizational, detail-oriented, written and verbal communication skills and merchandising experience
• Ability to focus on predetermined direction
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ration Balancing Programs.

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