Director of Sales - Calf Operations

(Job Id W308908)
Posted on 2/2/2010
Location:

Des Moines, IA


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $85000.00 to $95000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Job Description
A leader in the animal nutrition industry is looking to add a Director of Sales to their Calf Operations Group. This person ideally would be based out of Wisconsin.

Responsibilities are:
- Develop Sales opportunities for the company and the Calf Operations Group products as well as maintain established clientele.
- Ability to develop market strategies, analyze and/or forecast market trends, and source new products in the feed industry.
- Recruit, select, retain, and develop a sales force within the company.
- Develop and maintain sales incentive programs and performance management systems
- Provide leadership in developing effective interpersonal communication skills and building team-based relationships.
- Develop annual sales and expense forecasts, and participate in annual and long-term division strategic plan.

Requirements are:
- Strong capability to apply technical knowledge surrounding company product to implementation of clients needs.
- Must be able to develop marketing plans/strategies, and work with sales managers and customers.
- Ability to travel 40% of the time.
- BS degree is required. Will consider equivalent experience.
- Previous sales management experience working directly in the animal feed/nutrition industry is a MUST.