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04/20/2015
Dairy Feed - Sales and Service Rep
CHS, Member Cooperative - Northwest Ohio
CHS Member Cooperative Overview:
CHS is working with a member cooperative in Northwestern Ohio for a highly motivated, sales-driven, hands-on Dairy Feed – Sales and Service Rep to be a part of their successful feed department.
Position Overview:
The primary focus would be direct sales of feed to dairy producers. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience working with dairy and a feed and nutrition background. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are skills essential for the success in this role.
Position Responsibilities:
• Evaluate current customer nutrition programs and develop marketing plans and programs to meet customer needs while growing the cooperative business.
• Do farm calls with producers and evaluate dairy herd health and nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with distribution, operations, technical staff and credit to heighten the visibility and impact of sales calls.
• Identify needs and provide consultative services for businesses and customers by combining established relationships with product, marketing and technical skills.
• Service customer complaints and inquiries.
• Manage and complete special projects for the local co-op and customers.
• Develop knowledge of multiple feed products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the job.
Basic Qualifications:
• BA/BS degree in marketing, business, animal science, agriculture or a veterinary related field related program or equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 5+ years.
• 1-2 years outside sales experience to include: product presentations, sales negotiations, preparing bids & proposals and closing the sale
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in working with livestock or in retail feed sales environments, such as a feed or farm supply stores is a plus
• Experience developing marketing plans, calculating margins, and profit.
• Mechanical understanding of equipment
Additional Details:
This Member Co-op is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary and benefits. For more information about the organization, please contact Dani Heeren at (641) 224-5252 or Danielle.heeren@chsinc.com
All interested applicants should apply online at: http://chsmembercooperative.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=5203728
