Posted 5 days ago
At Premier Select Cooperative, our sales team is focused on our producers’ needs, and how to satisfy those needs with next level products and services for their businesses to flourish and be successful. If you are an ambitious sales professional who thrives on unlimited income potential and wants to make a real impact, this role is for you. Our leadership values innovation and efficiency, and we are looking for our next sales professional to help us grow.
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Premier is seeking an Area Sales Manager in our north region servicing the following counties in western New York: Cattaraugus, Erie, Chautauqua, Monroe, Niagara, Genesee, Allegany and Orleans. This position will report to Eric Lundberg, Regional Sales Manager and will be responsible to plan, develop and direct the sales initiative within the designated sales territory, and execute the sale of Premier’s product line to include semen, supplies, nitrogen, and all other product components in a timely manner.
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Main Responsibilities:
- – Develop and implement a promotional sales plan to make Premier products and programs available to all dairy and beef cattle owners within the sales territory.
- – Create and implement a sales and delivery schedule to successfully maximize sales.
- – Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all semen, supplies and products.
- – Use and promote programs such as the Select Mating Service, Select Reproductive Solutions, and Herd inventory calculators to increase sales and benefit customers.
- – Work with a team of independent sales representatives to execute beef and dairy breeding projects and sales.
- – Schedule and coordinate area sales meetings with the Regional Sales Manager.
- – Represent Premier at regional and state events.
- – Be responsible for the collection of customer accounts within the sales territory.
- – Assist with other responsibilities and duties as required.
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Success Measurements:
- – Product Sales
- – Product Growth
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Job Requirements:
- – College degree in related field or specific coursework in agriculture
- – Two years’ experience in an agriculture sales environment
- – Strong interpersonal & communications skills along with excellent customer service skills required
- – Experience with cattle evaluation, mating programs, and reproductive solutions a plus
- – Computer skills to include Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- – Candidate must reside in or around the designated sales territory
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Compensation:
- – Salary plus commission based on sales along with a full benefits package.
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Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume to Eric Lundberg at elundberg@premierselect.com.