Posted 2 weeks ago
Premier Select Cooperative is seeking a Sales Support Specialist in the Northern Region reporting to Eric Lundberg, Regional Sales Manager. This position will be responsible to oversee the offering of value-added services to maximize profit on the farm.
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Main Responsibilities:
- – Work with key accounts to manage data, develop tools, and implement strategies to benefit on-farm decision making.
- – Work with the Regional Sales Manager and Area Sales Managers to identify and service key accounts as well as lead various events for the sales team.
- – Work with Select Mating Service to provide genetic decisions for key accounts to facilitate future genetic improvements.
- – Educate customers on benefits of the Select Reproductive Solutions reproductive assistance program to implementation.
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– Identify areas of potential growth for the company to recommend sales expansion opportunities.
- – Represent Premier at regional, state, and national events when applicable.
- – Lead education, promotion, and installation of the CowManager activity system.
- – Assist product sales with the coordination of the Premier Product Manager.
- – Provide feedback on activities in the area.
- – Various projects based on business needs.
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Education, Experience & Qualifications
- – Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Agriculture Economics, or related field is preferred.
- – Specific industry experience is required to include:
- – Specialization in artificial insemination and reproduction management
- – Extensive knowledge of synchronization protocols along with a basic understanding of dairy and beef genetics
- – Experience in dairy cattle evaluation
- – 4-6 years industry related experience
- – Strong interpersonal & communications skills along with excellent customer service skills to build strong relationships.
- – Solid presentation skills are required with the ability to earn customer trust and loyalty.
- – Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office coupled with the ability to quickly learn related business software.
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– Working knowledge of PC Dart, Team Viewer, Bovisync and DairyComp 305
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- – Ambitious, organized, motivated and highly efficient & effective
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This full-time salaried role is typically Monday through Friday with schedule changes based on company needs. Travel requirements include approximately 50% throughout the service territory.
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All interested candidates are invited to submit your resume to elundberg@premierselect.com.
