SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Sales Representative

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

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 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

EDUCATION: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

EXPERIENCE: 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/Vets/Disabled