| CLIENT: An 80 year old world leading Manufacturer of Animal Management Systems involving a large assortment of items: Permanent and Portable Animal Control Systems, Fencing, Weighing and Watering Systems for Equine, Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Goats and other types of Wildlife. Their Products are sold thru Retailers across America generating over $25 Million Sales Annually and can be found in Leading Farm and Home Chains like Mills, Blaine’s, Orschelns, Bomgaars, Theisen’s, Big R and Shoppers and Cooperatives like Agway, Mid-States and Southern States.
LOCATION: Requires residence In Kansas City Area.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting directly to the President the primary focus for this New Position will be to Solicit and Recruit the Growth and Management of targeted Key Accounts within the Eastern half of the United States. Working with the Regional Sales Manager and Marketing Manager, duties include: Develop Sales and Marketing plans specifically for each Account to support Product Campaigns, Sales Programs, P-O-P & Store Displays and Marketing Initiatives; Maintaining all Communication including: contact with Corporate Office and Store Locations on New Product Announcements, Pricing Changes, and Accounting Issues; Keeps President fully informed of Issues and Developments within Territory; Complete all Administrative Functions including Weekly Summaries of Major Activities, Goals & Objectives for each Account and making recommendations regarding Product, Market and Competition; Maintains monthly Calendars indicating Plans, Activities, Goals & Objectives and Travel Schedule including Management of Budgets, Sales and Expenditures. Position will require residence in Kansas City, MO with up to 75% travel encompassing 30+ States in the Eastern half of the U.S.
PERSONALITY: Candidate must be extremely Well Organized with strong Time Management and Written/Verbal Communication Skills. Seeking a ‘Road Warrior’ who is driven to success by Company Goals and Objectives; individual with a Positive, Practical, ‘Can Do’ Attitude. Must be a Leader, Coach, Mentor, Teacher and Team Player to be successful. A Hunter not a Gatherer.
EXPERIENCE: Successful Candidate will hold a minimum of 10 years Sales & Marketing experience with (5) five years of Field Sales growth calling on National and Regional Farm Store Chains throughout the Eastern half of the United Stares involving like or similar Products in the Farm, Animal or Agriculture Industries . Strong computer skills with above average proficiencies in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. College Degree preferred.
COMPENSATION: Compensation Targeted Base Range of $75,000 to $90,000 with unlimited Bonus potential estimated at $75,000 to $100,000 for the Confident Professional. Benefits include: Health, Medical, Life Insurance, Business related Travel, Entertainment, Promotional Expenses, Continued Education Assistance, (7) seven Paid Holidays, (1) one Week Vacation for first year, (3) three weeks second year and Relocation Assistance.
TIMING: Immediate opportunity!
Our Client has Retained us to fill this position. All Candidates will only be processed through Prestige. If you know of someone qualified for this position, please contact us in confidence referring to JO# - 1634a. This information is being sent to you because of your position, responsibilities and Industry contacts as a networking source.
Benjamin Caster * Jim Sammons PRESTIGE INC. Office: 608-524-4032 * Fax: 608-524-8577 Email: prestige@rucls.net |
