US Sales & Business Development Manager

About the role

The Sales and Business Development Manager will...

Responsibilities

• Create and develop direct sales relationships with US customers for fresh and frozen pork, resulting in a sustainable and profitable customer base.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
• Prepare Monthly Business Review Reporting on sales, forecasts, performance metrics and business opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of our product offerings including specifications and production processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Resolve order and inventory problems by investigating data and history and generating actionable solutions. Manage product claims and inventory.
• Work closely with the Credit department to manage customers’ Accounts Receivables, keeping them in good credit standing.
• Participate in daily market calls and provide input with regard to customer activity and market insights.
• Be a continual learner by participating in industry and technical knowledge skill development. Build learnings of plant and pork product specifications and requirements related to the US market.
• Travel to our processing facilities in Brandon and Lethbridge as required, and customer visits several times per quarter as required.
• Maintain flexibility in working hours.
• Maintain good working relationships with Finance and Logistics departments to ensure on-time shipment and arrivals of our products.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in a business-related field would be an asset.
• Some industry sales experience would be an asset.
• Pork technical meat knowledge would be an asset.
• Ability to adapt to working hours in various time zones; willing to handle work outside of normal office working hours when required.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and prioritize to meet business objectives.
• Effective communication skills.
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience within an SAP environment is an asset.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and other stakeholders.

Benefits

The expected annual compensation for this role is $95,000 - $130,000 per year. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes eligibility for our annual short term incentive program, health and other benefits coverage. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.