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Job Description

General Purpose:

Generate sales of products and services offered by DFA Farm Supplies (DFA FS) through direct and meaningful interactions. Develop trusted consultative associations and "business-to-business" relationships with DFA members and other prospective customers. This position will cover the Mountain Area, this position is remote and is open to candidates in Colorado.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Work directly with supervisor to develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan for the designated territory

+ Document interactions with members/customers in Salesforce within 24 hours

+ Exhibit interest in the innovation and progress of dairy operations

+ Work collaboratively with DFA FS vendor representatives and DFA field staff to connect with under-served members

+ Demonstrate an understanding of general dairy products and services

+ At the discretion of the supervisor, work to promote business across all DFA member services business units

+ At the discretion of supervisor, assist in the fulfillment of products and services to members by effectively interfacing with fellow team members and existing systems

+ Coordinate with supervisor to attend farm shows, membership meetings, and other events as necessary

+ Utilize marketing resources to identify targeted outreach efforts for members in assigned territory

+ Collaborate with Inside Sales Representatives to target, outreach, and follow-up within the assigned territory

+ The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

_Education and Experience_

+ BS in Business Management or Animal Science

+ Minimum 2 years' experience in direct on farm sales or the equivalent direct business experience

+ Demonstrated history of achieving sales goals

+ Experience using Microsoft Office products and Salesforce

+ Certification and/or license – N/A

_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_

+ Able to effectively plan a weekly schedule and organize multiple activities within a defined geographic area

+ Familiarity with dairy farms and dairy farming practices

+ Highly motivated and able to complete tasks within a well-defined system

+ Excellent communications skills to ensure the ability to explain and educate coop members about the benefits of working with DFA Farm Supplies

+ Motivated to use technology as an asset to enhance work performance

+ Able to proficiency use Microsoft Office products and Salesforce

+ Must be able to read, write and speak English

+ Travel within CO territories

An Equal Opportunity Employer

**Pay Range** $70000-$88000 / year