Strategic Account Manager - Mixed Feed / Dairy

The Strategic Account Manager will manage key strategic customer relationships and develop new business in the feed mill, feed yard, stocker and order buyer sectors. The Strategic Account Manager's role will be to call directly on identified strategic cattle accounts and specific mills that are blending cattle feeds. This position will be the direct point of contact and will be responsible for negotiating contracts, pricing, and volumes with assigned accounts. The Strategic Account Manager will work directly and indirectly with the Territory Managers to assist in leveraging producer sales calls and industry meetings. The Strategic Account Manager will travel throughout the US in order to maximize the exposure to Huvepharma and the product portfolio that we offer.

Education and experience

• Bachelors degree in animal science or agriculture fields preferred, or twenty plus years of experience in the animal health or cattle industry
• Advanced degree or MBA is a plus
• Minimum of 10 years in sales / marketing management experience within the US livestock industry, preferably in the cattle industry
• Experience in selling cattle MFAs is a plus

Technical skill requirements

• Strong knowledge relating to US cattle production including key decision-makers and influencers, practices and trends, and most importantly, can act to position the team to capitalize on economic and industry-driven fundamentals
• A broad/deep understanding of the technical foundation for efficacy and performance of HVP products
• Track record of success in sales, marketing, and distribution of animal health and/or nutrition products to the cattle sector
• In tune with the regulatory environment as it affects the promotion, use and safety of nutritional and medicated feed additives and other product lines
• Business leader who has an in-depth knowledge of the cattle, health and nutrition sector at all levels, including cattle production fundamentals, competition, market segments, and relevant technical aspects
• Capable of translating his/her expertise into actionable sales plans
• Excellent awareness and proven ability to understand and proactively target opportunities of financial implication and interdependencies between sales, distribution, and supply chain on the P&L
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills; developing product expertise, sales/account planning, territory management, business development, and sales skills
• Strong command of financial and business drivers within the cattle industry
• Possesses a high degree of physical and intellectual energy, emotional intelligence, and the proven ability to develop relationships and deliver on sales goals
  

Physical requirements

• Ability to travel daily, with overnight stays (60 - 70% travel)
• Must be able to work independently from a home office
• Able to lift 50 lbs and climb stairsTechnical skill requirements

Position responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive business relationships with strategic customers and key influencers that result in greater sales of product
• Work with the Director of Cattle business unit and regional sales managers to help leverage customer relationships throughout the cattle industry
• Identify and build relationships with key relevant industry influencers that will allow for further penetration into the cattle industry, including veterinarians, nutritionists, producers and distributors
• Utilize excellent presentation and selling skills to identify and demonstrate the need for our product offerings
• Able to manage a broad geographic area and identify the call points to achieve sales targets and business objectives
• Build and maintain knowledge of industry trends and be able to qualify the differences between our product and the competitors' products
• Build trust with customers through developing reliability, credibility and follow-up
• Ensure overall customer satisfaction and deliver necessary sales results
• Able to work with fellow Territory Managers and vet and nutritional technical services in a technical sales environment as a team
• Able to represent Huvepharma at trade shows

How to apply

Using the form below, please send us your cover letter and CV in English, ensuring that your CV contains only information relevant to your academic and professional background. Please avoid sharing other sensitive personal data. Your application package will be treated with strict confidentiality. The personal data you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence in accordance with the applicable personal data protection legislation. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with information about the next steps of our selection process.