Job Summary:
Reporting to the Sales Director, the Feed Sales Rep will be actively promoting and marketing Proveta’s feed products in the designated territory. We are looking for someone who is passionate about animal gut health and animal production without antibiotics and can take exceptional care of the customers we serve. Thus, a degree in Animal sciences or a related field will be viewed favorably and 1-2 years of farm or livestock experience will be considered an asset. The role is field-based, requiring frequent travel throughout a designated territory to market products.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Drive sales and work to develop additional sales accounts in your designated territory.
- Seek out new prospects by making frequent farm visits and identifying customer needs.
-Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and build relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Schedule visits to customers. Maintain an organized call back system noting the time along with the frequency of calls to customers and prospects.
-Communicate and coordinate with the feed mill staff and logistics team regularly regarding feed delivery.
-Share feedback about feed quality with the mill / Operations manager.
-Maintain a detailed record of sales. Develop prospect lists, file expense reports, and prepare sales presentations.
-Increase market share and feed volumes in the designated territory.
Skillset Required:
-Post-secondary degree in Agriculture, Business or Economics. 1 – 2 years of farm and livestock experience is a must-have
-Self-motivated and highly organized individual with good communication skills
-Strong relationship-driven customer service skills
-Superior organizational skills and great attention to detail
Compensation:
-Attractive compensation package based on experience
-Benefits
-Friendly work environment
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications remain in our database for several months. We regularly reference past applications and interviews for future opportunities.
How to apply? Please send resumes to hr@proveta.ca