Nature Safe Regional Sales Manager

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Nature Safe Regional Sales Manager develops and manages assigned Nature Safe markets. The role recruits, manages, motivates, and trains distributors, and sets and manages expectations within the assigned territory. The position is responsible for sales in the region, building distribution, opening new markets, communicating the company’s mission, supporting distributors and customers as a technical resource, and representing marketing strategy at trade shows. The position is based in an office environment and requires constant travel to off-site locations. Work may involve exposure to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions, as well as prolonged sitting and movement through office and work locations. Physical activities include frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing or balancing, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds under the plant conditions description or up to 50 pounds under the corporate conditions description.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of agricultural fertilizer sales experience or related field.
Must live in the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, or a related field.
Proven industry track record of successful sales.
Strong understanding of agronomy with proven sales skills.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work as a team.
Strong organization and effective time-management skills.
Self-starter and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

Focus on and be responsible for sales in the assigned region.
Establish a strong distribution network in the assigned region.
Recruit additional distribution as necessary.
Communicate the company’s mission for Nature Safe to current and new distributors.
Serve as a technical resource as needed for distributors, customers, and Nature Safe team members.
Give presentations directed to end users and distributors.
Submit weekly call reports detailing distributor activity and related projects.
Develop and execute strategies to open new markets and associated business.
Exhibit and execute the marketing strategy at trade shows.
Perform other duties as assigned.