• Work with sales director and business management to achieve target market development and sales targets in assigned area for feed additive cattle products.


• Report market conditions and competitive environment to the management team.


• Develop market adoption strategies/tactics that are in alignment with Central Life Sciences vision/mission/objectives for cattle feed additive products in assigned area and/or accounts.


• Partner with key accounts in developing market adoption strategies that enable highest market share adoption in shortest amount of time.


• Implement account and regional business plans that achieve sales objectives.


• Manage company resources for highest ROFE (return on funds expended): expenses, marketing funds, advertising guidance, company equipment, etc.


• Complete administrative and reporting responsibilities as requested.


• Quarterly reviews Market and Key Account Business Plans and modifies to achieve best results.


• Report monthly on variance against budgets volumes/expenses and sales activities.


• Actively participate in key industry associates, trade shows, seminars, and meetings.


• Provide director of sales and business manager with continual marketplace feedback, product management suggestions, product sales forecasts, and key business opportunities.


• Partner with regulatory and technical development teams to assure most effective customer solutions for product sales.  Assists in product development as it relates to customers and marketplace.

• Proven track record of achieving successful sales results                       


• Excellent presentation skills


• Strong field-based marketing and business planning skills


• Core background in sciences: chemistry, biology, nutrition and entomology


• High energy and enthusiasm for market development and business growth


• Ability to thrive in fast paced work environment


• Attendance at National and State Trade meetings; presentations for product training and producer meetings 

• BS/BA degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Ag Economics, Ag Education, Entomology, or other related scientific degree.


• 8+ years sales experience in Life Sciences Industry; preferably in feed, Agrichemicals, swine or livestock. 

• Overnight travel 70% + frequent car and airline travel; hotel sleep accommodations. 


• Frequent contact with key product distributors customers and branch locations.


• Attendance at National and State trade meetings; presentations for product training and producer meetings presentations for product training and educations to distributor, dealer and processors.


• Home office conditions when not traveling in the field. Variation in work hours is necessary due to employee and customer schedules, special projects, deadlines, and other business activities. 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Free Life and Disability Insurance


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution


• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time


• Employee Assistance Program


• Access to thousands of free online courses


• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!


• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)


• Referral Program with cash bonus


• Access to on-demand pay


• Paid parental leave

Job #632399