Sales Representative (Midwest USA Region)

Hendrix Genetics; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Personal development and training

Opportunities for international work

Job summary

A global leader in genetics is seeking a Sales Representative to provide exceptional sales and customer service to regional accounts in the USA. Responsibilities include maintaining and increasing sales, finding new business opportunities, and managing customer relationships in the swine industry. The ideal candidate should have a post-secondary education in a related field and 3-5 years of experience in the industry. This role offers development opportunities and a focus on sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience working in the swine industry.
• Demonstrates high business acumen.
• Valid passport required.
• Motivated, proactive and coachable

Responsibilities

• Maintain and increase sales with existing and assigned accounts.
• Proactively find new business opportunities.
• Create customer profiles in CRM to include specifications.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities
• Develop, lead and conclude negotiations with customers
• Create customer profiles in CRM with market and product specs
• Represent Hendrix Genetics at industry events and tradeshows

Skills

Customer focused

Sales experience

High business acumen

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Post secondary education in Business, Commerce, Agriculture or related field

Tools

CRM

Job description

Your Role

The Sales Representative provides the highest level of sales & customer service to the regional accounts within the USA. This role will develop strategies to ensure the success of our product portfolio within the different segments of the swine industry. Develop strong and meaningful relationships with customers to cement a strong, mutually beneficial partnership that meets the overall objectives of the company – but – also meets the needs and requirements of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and increasing sales with existing and assigned accounts
• Work strategically and proactively for future growth and capture market share for the company
• Utilize account management skills within the organization to deliver on revenue targets
• Proactively finding new business opportunities
• Completion and full accountability for all customers/accounts
• Recommendations for what (and when) technical support is needed by customer
• Implement customer specific tactics/strategies to create value, leveraging Hendrix as a global leader in the swine industry
• Develop, lead, and conclude negotiations with customers
• Develop sales & technical service plans
• Create customer profiles in CRM to include customer market and product specifications
• Represent the company at industry events such as tradeshows, conferences, etc.

Your Profile

• Post secondary education in Business, Commerce, Agriculture or related field of study
• 3 - 5 years of experience/knowledge working in the swine industry
• Customer focused (internally and externally)
• Sales experience, price negotiations, etc.
• Demonstrates high business acumen
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills
• Highly motivated, proactive and coachable
• Valid passport

About Us

Hendrix Genetics is a multi-species animal breeding, genetics and technology company that is passionate about animal breeding and our customers. We have breeding programs in laying hens, turkeys, traditional poultry, swine, salmon, shrimp and trout.

We are a customer focused business that believes in adding value in every interaction. We look for innovative, sustainable solutions, together with the entire animal protein value chain. At the start of the chain, we have an influence on the outcome. For us, better breeding today, means a brighter life tomorrow. As a Hendrix Genetics employee, you will join us on mission to feed the world.

Your values are ideas and beliefs that shape you and guide your choices in life. A company can also have its own set of values, called company values. Hendrix Genetics’ company values are there to help you feel empowered in your role and give you a sense of connection to our place in the world. We strive for excellence, ensure everyone wins and go the extra mile every day.

We believe that diverse teams brings a wealth of perspectives, ideas and experiences to the table. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

What We Can Offer You

Our people are of utmost importance to us. You will work in an environment based on respect, trust and recognition. You will have the opportunity to shape your own career by working locally or internationally with colleagues from around the globe. We believe in your personal development and provide on the job training, continuing education, industry programs and challenging work. We also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages with regular reviews of total compensation.

We also ensure that all employees have the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future. Hendrix Genetics has recognized for a long time that there is far more than just efficiency to consider in producing food. What we do today has an impact on the future. Not just our own future, but that of generations to come.

Apply Today

If you are interested in taking on a new challenge and joining our organization, submit your CV directly to this page. We look forward to exploring this opportunity with you!