Posted 2 weeks ago
Open Position – Sales Support Specialist – Southern Region
Premier Select Sires is seeking a Sales Support Specialist in the Southern Region reporting to Brad Barham, Regional Sales Manager. This position will be responsible to oversee the offering of value-added services to maximize profit on the farm.
Main Responsibilities:
- – Work with key accounts on managing data, developing tools, and implementing strategies to benefit on-farm decision making
- – Work with the Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Managers, and fellow sales support specialist in identifying and servicing key accounts as well as leading various events for the sales team
- – Educate customers on benefits of the Select Reproductive Solutions reproductive assistance program to implementation as well as Select Mating Service.
- – Assist in coordination and implementation of A.I. training schools
- – Identify areas of potential growth for the company to recommend sales expansion opportunities
- – Represent Select Sires at regional, state, and national events when applicable
- – Educate, promote, install, and maintenance Cow Manager activity systems
- – Assist product sales with the coordination of Premier Product Manager
- – Provide feedback on activities in the area
- – Other tasks as assigned
Success Measurements:
- – Market share of dairy herds that begin using and continue using Premier Select Sires semen, products, and services
- – Satisfaction of customers utilizing value-added services
- – Growth in products and services sold
- – Increased number of customers, patrons, and attendees that are reached by an education event or program
- – Increased overall profitability of the cooperative
Job Requirements:
- – College degree in agriculture required
- – Two years’ experience in an agriculture sales environment is preferred
- – Strong interpersonal & communications skills along with excellent customer service skills
- – Self-motivated
- – Experience with cattle evaluation and reproductive solutions
- – Experience as an A.I. technician
- – Computer skills to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PcDart, and Dairy Comp
- – Candidate must reside or be willing to reside in the Southern Region of Premier with a preference for NC or VA.
Compensation:
- – Salary with full benefits package
Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume to Brad Barham, Regional Sales Manager-Southern Region at bbarham@premierselect.com by 12-20-2024.