Sales Manager- Swine - Remote - IL, IA, MO, or MN

Freddie Mac; Quincy (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal nutrition seeks a Sales Team Leader to oversee a high-performing team. This role involves developing business plans and engaging with key customers in the swine industry, along with significant travel for networking and client engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership qualities and extensive experience in sales management within the animal nutrition sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Paid time off including paid holidays and parental leave

Company-sponsored training and development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in animal nutrition and specialty additives related to swine.
• Proven ability to lead a team and achieve sales targets.
• Experience in account or sales management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing sales team to achieve sales targets.
• Cultivate relationships with swine production accounts and regional feed companies.
• Develop and implement comprehensive business plans.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Employer Industry: Animal Nutrition

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Comprehensive total rewards package to enhance well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off including paid holidays and parental leave
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning and mentoring programs
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing sales team and engage with key customers in the swine industry
- Expectations to travel 40-60% of the time, providing varied experiences and networking opportunities

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead and develop a high-performing sales team to achieve sales targets
- Cultivate relationships with swine production accounts, regional feed companies, and influential nutrition consultants
- Participate in both face-to-face and remote sales efforts to provide solutions to customers
- Develop and implement comprehensive business plans, including financial targets for accounts
- Monitor and report on feed ingredient pricing and industry trends in the assigned region

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree or higher with 5+ years of experience in animal nutrition and specialty additives related to swine
- Proven ability to lead a team and consistently achieve monthly sales targets
- Experience in account management or sales management, preferably within the animal nutrition sector
- Strong verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel 40-60% of the time

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Knowledge and experience working with swine integrators across North America
- Proven work experience as an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, or Technical Sales Manager
- Experience in the implementation of business development strategies
- Genuine enthusiasm for animal nutrition solutions and the ability to embody the spirit of the brand

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