Perdue agribusiness is part of perdue farms, a family-owned company heading into it`s second century of growth and innovationAn international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Summary
Perdue agribusiness is seeking a territory manager to manage the texas, arizona, new mexico, colorado and kansas regionsThis position will be responsible for maintaining and increasing our ability to provide value to our clients and generate value for perdue agribusinessTo function within a strong team using technical services, colleagues from surrounding territories and sales manager to provide service and support to customers and prospective customers.
Principal and essential duties & responsibilities
Perform all duties in a manner that ensures the safety of self and others
Develop and implement short and long term marketing strategies, plans and programs for clients, prospects, and key influencers to achieve gross margin goals for the geography assigned
Maintain a high level of customer service with existing clients and prospective clients, while maintaining accurate records of call activity, expenses and the sales process with each client and prospect
Identify key influencers in the assigned geography and develop lasting value-added relationships with them that will improve sales volume in the assigned territory
Participate in new product development by actively offering suggestions for new products that may fit for perdue agribusiness
Establish and maintain an open and honest network with fellow team members throughout perdue agribusiness
Represent the company at public and professional functions in the assigned geography, as well as, in other parts of the us as required
Minimum education
Bachelor of science (animal science, dairy science or ag economics)
Experience requirements
5+ years of sales experienceUnderstanding of dairy feed industryUnderstanding of sales and marketing to the dairy feed industryUnderstanding of consultative sales processUnderstanding of dairy nutritionUnderstanding of standard software applications (microsoft office).
Environmental factors and physical requirements
Must be able to travel within the territory or within the us as neededMust maintain a home office, and internet connectivity for use in running the territories businessOvernight travel is estimated to be between 25 and 75%To operate a motor vehicle and travel to and from customer locationsAble to move freely about dairy farms, feed mills and other agricultural areasExposed to external weather conditions to include rain, snow and extreme temperatures (-15 - 90 degrees fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), and noise (50db to 100db)Able to efficiently use electronic devises such as laptop computer, iphones and ipads as well as microsoft office applications such as outlook, word, excel and powerpoint Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Perdue farms, incIs an equal opportunity / affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
