Processor Sales Representative - Shawnee Mission, KS

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Processor Sales Representative opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the sales team. The Processor Sales Representative is expected to manage a product category. Focuses on meeting personal sales targets, new business development, maintaining customer relationships, and troubleshooting specific customer problems. Must work internally with scheduling, customer service, transportation, and production to make the best decisions for Seaboard's bottom line. Has a solid knowledge of products, their characteristics, and the market. Typically requires a good general education, excellent interpersonal skills, and sales experience.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plants to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for promoting and selling fresh and frozen pork and managing daily inventories with Scheduling Department personnel.
• Coordinate production with scheduling and supervisors at the plant.
• Evaluate customer formulas and yields to optimize sales realizations.
• Analyze market conditions for supply and demand and provide information on cash markets.
• Work with production and QA to resolve customer complaints concerning product specification issues.
• Manage freezer inventories and sales in your area.
• Cross-train and provide necessary coverage with all processor sales associates in the department.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES:

• Customer Focus, Financial Acumens, Plans and Aligns and Manages Conflict

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Processor, Industrial or Retail Sales required
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (which includes Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Professional telephone skills.
• Excellent listening, negotiating, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Assertive personality with ethics and integrity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Animal Science, Ag Economics, Meat Science, Business or Marketing with 1 -2 years of successful sales, marketing, production or inventory control experience with the pork or meat protein industry.

• Basic knowledge of a protein packing plant operations and pork product specifications preferred

SCHEDULE Regular business hours and occasionally after hours in the evening and weekends to address business concerns.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.