Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing effective marketing strategies and analyzing market trends and results, specifically within the meat industry.
• Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories, projecting expected sales volume and profit for both existing and new meat products.
• Implement national sales programs by developing comprehensive field sales action plans tailored to the meat market.
• Maintain sales volume, product mix, and selling price by staying current with supply and demand dynamics, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitor activities in the meat sector.
• Establish and adjust selling prices based on ongoing monitoring of costs, competitive landscape, and market demand for meat products.
• Ensure operational requirements of the national sales team are met by scheduling and assigning tasks, and following up on work results.
• Maintain a high-performing national sales team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees in meat sales techniques and industry specifics.
• Foster the professional growth and development of the sales team by providing ongoing counseling, discipline when necessary, and regular performance appraisals.
• Stay updated on professional and technical knowledge relevant to the meat industry through participation in educational workshops, reviewing industry publications, and networking within professional societies.
• Contribute to the overall team effort by achieving related results as needed, collaborating with cross-functional teams as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Commerce (BCom) with a specialization in Marketing or Sales is required.
• Significant experience in sales within the meat industry, with a strong understanding of meat sales cycles, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies that drive revenue growth and market penetration in the meat sector.
• Excellent negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to sell to customer needs effectively.
• Motivation for sales achievement, strategic sales planning expertise, and proficiency in managing sales processes.
• Leadership experience with a track record of managing and inspiring a sales team to exceed goals and objectives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of market dynamics, competitor activities, and economic factors influencing the meat industry.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets to achieve financial targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across various organizational levels.

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