Commercial Feed Sales Specialist – Remote – West & Central Michigan@ Archer Daniels Midland

Job Information

Job Description:

Detailed responsibilities include:

Develop strategic business plan to grow and expand distribution within the territory
Regularly meet with customers, partners, and prospects to bring new strategic and proprietary innovative products to their marketplace.
Coordinate with our technical team to provide top line nutritional solutions
Develop and execute a marketing strategy focused on growing marketing share of existing accounts.
Achieve revenue, tonnage, market share, and product mix targets as directed for assigned listings and sales groups.

Position Requirements

Bachelor Degree (or applicable related experience)
Industry knowledge, working knowledge of proper management and feeding practices, and strong agriculture business aptitude
Prior sales experience and a proven track record developing new accounts is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management and administrative skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Effective presentation skills
Computer knowledge with Microsoft Office Applications and the ability to become proficient in feed formulation/ration balancing using ration balancing software
Travel – overnight travel will average 6 to 8 nights per month
Must reside within the territory, be comfortable with on-farm conditions (i.e. working around cattle, farm machinery, etc.), have a valid driver’s license, withstand automobile confinement to serve geographic area, and occasionally lift feed bags up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Work From: Remote from Region