HEAD OF DOMESTIC SALES-IMPORTS

JBS Foods • Evans, CO

7d • $220,000 - $240,000

About The Position

JBS Imports is seeking a seasoned, experienced professional to lead sales in our Imports division! The position will manage a team of sales staff across retail, food service, wholesale and manufacturing channels. As a member of the Senior Team, the position will have direct influence on P&L performance and achievement of Business Unit KPIs, targets and goals.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in purchasing and sales in the meat industry is required.
• Red meat/beef sales experience at a senior or managerial level required.
• Livestock and meat industry knowledge and experience gained in a foreign market - Australia, New Zealand, South America, Europe, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of exporting / importing / logistics, for perishable commodities is required.
• Strong knowledge of sales channels in North America.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Agriculture or Economics.
• Strong work ethic - “go to” attitude and ability to work within a small team.
• Ability to analyze markets via data and intuition.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently create opportunities without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to connect with multiple entities within the industry: suppliers, customers, traders / competitors.
• Ability to travel about 15% of the time (domestic and international).
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Livestock and meat industry knowledge and experience gained in a foreign market - Australia, New Zealand, South America, Europe, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek sales and trading opportunities for growing business and building relationships across the supply chain for imported meat categories
• Direct strategy and provide direction to sales team with market information and strategy to achieve team goals
• Monitor and set market pricing for both ‘buy' and ‘sell' trading functions
• Development of suitable marketing strategies to support sales goals
• Investigate all opportunities to grow sales including value adding using internal resources and third-party service suppliers
• Position and inventory management
• Direct supervision of sales and support staff
• Direct logistics and administration staff to ensure customer expectations are met whilst maximizing efficiency for the business unit
• Responsible for individual and team KPIs and category performance to budget.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k) : company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base salary range of $220,000-$ 240,000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees