ASSISTANT PLANT SALES MANAGER

Assistant Plant Sales Manger GENERAL SUMMARY: Directs the flow of information for sales activities and transactions (leads, billings, orders, contracts).
Plans production to ensure that all customer orders are covered.
This position will travel between multiple facility sites, generally in North Carolina and Alabama as well as other locations as needed.
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 customers concerning sales, ordering and revisions.
Analyzes sales statistics to formulate policy and to assist in promoting sales.
Reviews market analysis to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules and discount rates.
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.
Must be able to travel at least 30% EDUCATION: Typically requires a Bachelor’s 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.
EOE/Vet/Disabled