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This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Diamond V -District Sales Manager - Dairy – Eastern US will lead and develop strategy, sales teams and processes to achieve revenue targets. In this role, you will provide strategic vision and tactical direction, oversee and direct the responsibilities of Eastern sales team and represent the organization in promoting and selling the company's products and services.
This will be a home office role but needs to reside in Eastern US: Pennsylvania, New York, Georgia, Florida. Up to 50% travel is required to cover the area of responsibility.
Diamond V’s natural immune support postbiotic feed additives help optimize animal health, animal performance, and preharvest food safety. We provide expert, experienced, technical support to our customers to help keep their animals healthy and grow their businesses. Based on 80 years of research and development, Diamond V continues to explore and innovate in postbiotic and microbial fermentation science and technology.
Key Accountabilities
- Organize and coordinate sales operations in a specified geographical area.
- Evaluate market potential and the status of sales in the area.
- Plan and organize sales projects and activities for a geographical area.
- Identify potential customers and nurture existing customer relationships.
- Plan, develop and deliver the marketing strategy for products, services and associated brands.
- Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment, while leading and developing a sales team, coaching and making decisions related to talent management hiring, performance and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience.
- Minimum of six years of related work experience in sales, business development or related field.
- Able and willing to travel up to 50%.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of supervisory experience.
- Experience in the dairy industry or ruminant nutrition.
- Sales experience in animal nutrition, feed, animal health, additives, supplements.
Applicant Information
The expected salary for this position is $125,000 – $180,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
