An Outside Sales Representative represents and sells products or services on behalf of a company. Recruits new customers, presents information to demonstrate product value and persuade buyers, negotiates prices, confirms sales agreements, and works to meet company sales goals. Meets with customers directly, and travels to generate new sales and maintain contact with customers.
Hog Slat, Inc., the world's largest provider of equipment and turnkey facilities to the swine and poultry industries, is seeking an exceptional individual to join our sales team in Dubach, LA. The primary role of these positions is to manage a sales territory in this region. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to sales of poultry equipment to area growers looking to remodel or retrofit existing facilities. These sales representatives will also be responsible for maintaining customer satisfaction with growers in the area and further developing the territory.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.
Develop a strong relationship with customers in the territory
Identify potential growth areas including independents, and contract growers
Increase our market share
Be proactive in establishing new marketing strategies for specific areas of your territory
Have in depth knowledge of competitors pricing policies and strategies
Prepare and conduct product information presentations to individuals and groups to communicate specials, offerings, product features, and service features
Manage warranty issues
Schedule and coordinate deliveries and installation of parts & equipment
Advise customers on design, function, and layout specifications for projects
Sell parts & equipment for poultry facilities while focusing on selling products that fit the overall company strategy and provide the best value to the customer
Qualify leads and set up customer credit options
Sell at approved price for each customer and/or project
Prepare professional quotes, product information, and presentation material
Continually learn new product knowledge and acquire better selling skills
Keep abreast of competition, competitive issues, products, and markets for our products and services
Organize, understand, and communicate the bio-security requirements of each customer and each location at which deliveries, installation, or service is being conducted by our company or its representatives
Maintain a bio-security kit in your vehicle at all times and utilize the appropriate supplies for farm visits
Attend sales and participate in sales meetings, vendor product seminars, and trade shows
Organize and attend local and regional trade shows in the territory
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
The
IDEAL CANDIDATE
will have the following experience/educational background:
Extensive knowledge of the hog and poultry industry and the hog and poultry producers in the area
Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern hog and poultry facilities
General PC familiarity
Ability to use Outlook Email, Word, Excel, in daily communications
Ability to easily become proficient at using the Hog Slat Quote System
Experience with measuring, laying out of drawings of buildings, solutions planning, and detailing buildings and equipment.
Aptitude for designing ventilation plans and feed delivery plans (ability to easily learn these things if not already mastered) Hog Slat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age disability, veteran status or any other reason prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.