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SALES REPRESENTATIVE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

:• Actively prospect and sell fresh products to new and existing customers

• Procure raw meat for value added production from sister plants and/or external suppliers

• Work closely with prepared foods sales and production to determine best use and schedule of in-house raw material

• Set up weekly production run schedule for production coordinator and provide weekly forecase of sales to determine spot loads

• Act as liaison between sales manager and division• Send out samples upon customer request

• Write up customer complaints and distribute to appropriate personnel• Assist transportation clerk with logistical scheduling

• Work with sales administrator to retrieve and process orders

• Coordinate and key in receiving of outside sales/transfer trucks

• Lead daily production meetings with production coordinator and shipping

• Cross-train with production coordinator and sales administrator

• Exhibit the highest possible level of customer service to all customers, visitors and prospects

**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: EDUCATION** :Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a related field.

**EXPERIENC** E:Requires a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience. **DIRECTLY RELATED** work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.

**BASIC SKILLS** :• Working knowledge and understanding of sales, manufacturing and product development• Prior poultry industry experience preferred• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office); SAP experience preferred• Good personality/ability to interact effectively with customers, customer product managers, QA managers, R&D staff, etc.• Compassionate to customers' needs• Detail oriented• Can thrive in a team environment• Ability to multi-task• Self-motivated• Excellent follow-through skills• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Ability to travel as required

EOE, including disability/vets