Sales Manager

Job Summary

The Sales Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining long-term sales contacts. The emphasis is on -both nationally and internationally- exploring and expanding Sonac's customer base. The Sales Manager interacts with customers and directs customer service representatives.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Maintain customer accounts and achieve target sales.
• Negotiate contracts with customers for sales of finished products.
• Ensure quality service to each customer.
• Identify and attract new potential customers to grow sales volumes.
• Travel to prospective customers and regions to attract new business.
• Develop and present sales forecasts and performance reports.
• Develop and implement sales strategies.
• Participate in trade shows and conventions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Being independent and an entrepreneur.
• Being a pioneer.
• Having exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Being self-motivated, a self-starter.
• Speaking English and Spanish.
• Having good math and computer skills.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimal 5 years of sales experience, preferably in animal protein sales.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Requires overnight travel.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in an office environment, plant environment, in customer locations, and in a personal vehicle. Position requires frequent travel.

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