What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PLANT SALES MANAGER position at Pilgrim's?
Description
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.
General Summary
Assistant Plant Sales Manager:
Directs the flow of information for sales activities and transactions (leads, billings, orders, contracts). Plans production to ensure that all customer orders are covered.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a related field; however additional related work experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Experience
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
Basic Skills
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.
General Summary
Assistant Plant Sales Manager:
Directs the flow of information for sales activities and transactions (leads, billings, orders, contracts). Plans production to ensure that all customer orders are covered.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluates data to ensure district/area goals are met.
- Ensures sales objectives are met within company strategies. Maintains coordination with integral company functions.
- Advises dealers, distributors and clients concerning sales, ordering and revisions.
- Analyzes sales statistics to formulate policy and to assist in promoting sales.
- Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules and discount rates. Develops sales campaigns.
- Recommends product simplification and standardization to eliminate unprofitable items from sales lines.
- Acts as liaison between plant sales and other departments.
- Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume and potential sales.
- Coordinates meetings with plant management to plan for production.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a related field; however additional related work experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Experience
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
Basic Skills
- Working knowledge and understanding of finance, budgeting, sales, manufacturing and product development.
- Prior poultry industry experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft); SAP experience preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel as required.
