Fortiva Sales Manager - Co-op Channel

Landolakes • Arden Hills, MN

93d • $120,880 - $157,560

About The Position

Fortiva Additives is seeking a Sales Manager. Our continuous exploration and ecosystem of exclusive global partners is creating the next generation of unique, targeted feed additives that improve animal performance, health, and welfare. This position will focus on swine and poultry feed additive sales with our coop/dealers with manufacturing capabilities. You will be managing a team of two sales account managers.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3 years' experience in feed additive or animal health account management in the commercial livestock industry

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Advanced Degree (MSc. Degree, DVM, or Ph.D.) with a focus in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, or Immunology
• 10+ years' experience in feed additive or animal health account management in the commercial livestock industry
• Understanding of the impacts of additives on the health and performance
• Track record of presenting complex technology and concepts in a clear and succinct manner
• Previous supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Sales growth with assigned accounts and overall Fortiva additives in all channels
• Develop & execute account growth plans, including sales forecasting and producer meetings and support programs
• Leverage resources, cultivate relationships & grow your networks to identify opportunities to drive Additive sales
• Contribute to the innovation and marketing pipelines by providing customer insights
• Maintain a high level of proficiency and competency in nutrition, production management, and selling skills through recommended training and verified by documented sales results
• Collaborate in conducting producer events that promote best practice for additive technologies; including proof field trials that demonstrate product efficacy
• Collaborate with Fortiva leadership to execute sales strategy
• Manage and oversee day to day sales team activities
• Provide field assistance and sales training as needed
• Engage in industry-related events to generate additional awareness for Land O'Lakes Fortiva Additives
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or requested

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• PTO
• Life & disability insurance
• Education assistance
• 401k
• Variety of well-being resources
• Prorated PTO for part-time employees
• Holiday pay for part-time employees
• Employee development programs for part-time employees
• Prorated education assistance for part-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree