Sales Representative

Sales Representative

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively prospect and sell fresh products to new and existing customers

• Procure raw meat for value added production from sister plants and/or external suppliers

• Work closely with sales and production to determine best use and schedule of in-house raw material

• Set up weekly production run schedule for production coordinator and provide weekly forecase of sales to determine spot loads

• Act as liaison between sales manager and division

• Send out samples upon customer request

• Write up customer complaints and distribute to appropriate personnel

• Assist transportation clerk with logistical scheduling

• Work with sales administrator to retrieve and process orders

• Coordinate and key in receiving of outside sales/transfer trucks

• Lead daily production meetings with production coordinator and shipping

• Cross-train with production coordinator and sales administrator

• Exhibit the highest possible level of customer service to all customers, visitors and prospects

EDUCATION: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Requires a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.

BASIC SKILLS:

• Working knowledge and understanding of sales, manufacturing and product development

• Prior poultry industry experience preferred

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office); SAP experience preferred

• Good personality/ability to interact effectively with customers, customer product managers, QA managers, R&D staff, etc.

• Compassionate to customers' needs

• Detail oriented

• Can thrive in a team environment

• Ability to multi-task

• Self-motivated

• Excellent follow-through skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel as required

EOE/Vets/Disabled