Sales Representative

SALES REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively prospect and sell fresh products to new and existing customers.
• Procure raw meat for value added production from sister plants and/or external suppliers.
• Work closely with prepared foods sales and production to determine best use and schedule of in‑house raw material.
• Set up weekly production run schedule for production coordinator and provide weekly forecast of sales to determine spot loads.
• Act as liaison between sales manager and division.
• Send out samples upon customer request.
• Write up customer complaints and distribute to appropriate personnel.
• Assist transportation clerk with logistical scheduling.
• Work with sales administrator to retrieve and process orders.
• Coordinate and key in receiving of outside sales/transfer trucks.
• Lead daily production meetings with production coordinator and shipping.
• Cross‑train with production coordinator and sales administrator.
• Exhibit the highest possible level of customer service to all customers, visitors and prospects.

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Requires a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience. Directly related work experience will be accepted on a year‑for‑year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.

• Working knowledge and understanding of sales, manufacturing and product development.
• Prior poultry industry experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office); SAP experience preferred.
• Good personality/ability to interact effectively with customers, customer product managers, QA managers, R&D staff, etc.
• Compassionate to customers' needs.
• Detail oriented.
• Can thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Self‑motivated.
• Excellent follow‑through skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.