Regional Sales Manager - Western U.S. - Poultry - Foodservice (Los Angeles, CA)

Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More infoAt Wayne Farms, our recipe for success begins with the highest-quality ingredients: our employees. Each one plays a critical role in creating our professional, collaborative environment and contributing to our success as the most technically advanced producers of superior poultry products. We are one of the world’s largest vertically integrated poultry producers with our corporate headquarters in Oakwood, GA (North of Atlanta) and locations throughout the Southeast. We continue to lead our industry in quality while consistently exceeding expectations by our commitment to being partners of choice with our employees, customers, and communities. Our growth is your opportunity.

Primary Function:
Manage existing customer relationships and solicit new business within the Western U.S. Region. Develop and implement plans to achieve pricing, mix and profit goals for Wayne Farms LLC.

IT IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THIS REGIONAL SALES MANAGER TO LIVE IN THIS REGION.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Development and implementation of strategic sales plans for the Western U.S. Region.
Actively solicit new business and expand customer base within assigned region.
Building and maintaining both operator & distributor customer relationships - will require travel throughout the region for customer visits, meetings, presentations and other sales activities.
Effectively manage the sales mix to provide Wayne Farms LLC with maximum profit margins.
Maintain an acceptable level of customer satisfaction among custom base.
Monitor and analyze sales growth or competitive opportunities within the region and keep management informed.
Identify potential new products and collaborate on development with R&D, using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
Collaborate with Credit/Collections group in management of customer deductions.

Minimum Skill Levels and Work Experience:
3 - 5 years relevant experience in inside sales, customer service, sales support or outside sales role.
Experience in managing a broker/direct sales team to include trainings, sales plan objectives & executing company operating plan
Demonstrated skills in independent decision-making and presenting recommendations to Management.
Demonstrated strong analytical, decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply sales techniques. Successful completion of relevant Professional Sales Training is preferred.
Knowledge of market strategies, budgets, pricing strategies and general economics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related computer applications specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skill Levels and Work Experience:
Experience in poultry or meat sales, with knowledge of both fresh and further processing, strongly preferred.

We seek to hire professionals who add value each day, guide their decisions legally, ethically, and in line with company policy.  In return, Wayne Farms is committed to enhancing our employees’ quality of life by delivering a great work environment, competitive pay, professional development, and an industry leading benefits package including: professional training, medical, dental, and eye-care coverage, employer-matched 401(k), disability income protection, life insurance, flex spending accounts and voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance, accident insurance and long term care indemnity insurance.  If you're interested in this opportunity to join a growing and prosperous company, submit your resume online today! 

Wayne Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTE:
To all recruitment agencies: Wayne Farms does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wayne Farms employees or any other company location. Wayne Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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