Sales Representative Jobs

SALES REPRESENTATIVE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
:• Actively prospect and sell fresh products to new and existing customers

• Set up weekly production run schedule for production coordinator and provide weekly forecase of sales to determine spot loads
• 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

• 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

• Lead daily production meetings with production coordinator and shipping
• Work with sales administrator to retrieve and process orders
• Cross-train with production coordinator and sales administrator
• Coordinate and key in receiving of outside sales/transfer trucks
• Exhibit the highest possible level of customer service to all customers, visitors and prospects

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: EDUCATION:Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a related field.
EXPERIENCE: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.
BASIC SKILLS:• 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
EOE/Vet/Disabled