Poultry Sales

Hog Slat•Marquez, TX

10h

About The Position

Hog Slat, Inc., a provider of equipment and turnkey facilities to the swine and poultry industries, is seeking a sales representative for a territory near Marquez, Texas, including the surrounding areas of Waco and Palestine. The role manages and develops the territory by selling poultry equipment to growers, particularly those remodeling or retrofitting existing facilities, and maintaining customer satisfaction. The sales representative builds customer relationships, identifies growth opportunities, increases market share, and develops local marketing strategies. The role involves advising customers on facility design and equipment, preparing quotes and product presentations, coordinating deliveries and installations, managing warranty issues, and staying informed about competitors, products, and markets. Representatives also follow customer biosecurity requirements and participate in sales meetings, vendor seminars, and local and regional trade shows.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the hog and poultry industry and producers in the area.
Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern hog and poultry facilities.
General familiarity with PCs.
Ability to use Outlook Email, Word, and Excel for daily communications.
Ability to become proficient in the Hog Slat Quote System.
Experience measuring and laying out building drawings, planning solutions, and detailing buildings and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Aptitude for designing ventilation plans and feed delivery plans, or ability to learn these skills.

Responsibilities

Develop strong relationships with customers in the territory.
Identify potential growth areas, including independent and contract growers.
Increase the company's market share.
Proactively establish marketing strategies for specific areas of the territory.
Understand competitors' pricing policies and strategies.
Prepare and conduct product information presentations for individuals and groups, communicating specials, offerings, product features, and service features.
Manage warranty issues.
Schedule and coordinate deliveries and installation of parts and equipment.
Advise customers on project design, function, and layout specifications.
Sell parts and equipment for poultry facilities, focusing on products that fit company strategy and provide customer value.
Qualify leads and establish customer credit options.
Sell at the approved price for each customer or project.
Prepare professional quotes, product information, and presentation materials.
Continuously learn product knowledge and improve selling skills.
Stay informed about competition, competitive issues, products, and markets for company products and services.
Understand and communicate each customer's biosecurity requirements for locations where company representatives deliver, install, or provide service.
Keep a biosecurity kit in the vehicle and use appropriate supplies for farm visits.
Attend sales meetings, vendor product seminars, and trade shows.
Organize and attend local and regional trade shows in the territory.