Processor Sales Representative

Seaboard Corp
  • Merriam, KS
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    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 manages a product category, focusing on achieving sales targets, developing new

    business, maintaining customer relationships, and resolving customer issues. This role also

    collaborates internally with scheduling, customer service, transportation, and production teams to

    support overall business performance.

    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 plant to produce

    Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the

    communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal

    as one of the "Best Places to Work", representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can

    contribute and understand why they matter.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

    • Promote and sell fresh and frozen pork while managing daily inventory with Scheduling personnel.
    • Coordinate production with plant scheduling and supervisors.
    • Evaluate customer formulas and yields to optimize sales performance.
    • Analyze market supply/demand conditions and provide cash market insights.
    • Collaborate with production and QA to resolve customer complaints regarding product specifications.
    • Manage freezer inventories and sales in your area.
    • Crosstrain and provide coverage within the processor sales team.

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

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

    satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

    ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals

    with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Required:

    • 5+ Years of Experience in Processor, Industrial or Retail Sales-preferred in meat protein
    • Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
    • Experience in processor, industrial, or retail sales required.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Professional communication and telephone skills.
    • Strong listening, negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills.
    • High ethics and integrity.

    Preferred:

    • Bachelor''s degree in one of the following: Animal Science, Ag Economics, Meat Science, Business or

    Marketing.

    • 1-2 years of experience in protein industry sales or related roles.
    • Knowledge of pork product specifications and plant operations.

    SCHEDULE

    • Regular business hours (7 to 5) with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

    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.

    • Regular physical presence in the office

    • Ability to remain seated for extended periods and move throughout the workspace as needed

    • Visual acuity for tasks such as data review and analysis

    • Use of hands/fingers to operate office equipment and tools

    • Mental focus to manage job responsibilities and provide analysis

    • Frequent communication with coworkers/customers, including exchanging accurate information

    • Some expected travel to the plants and occasional customer visits

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMerriam, KS

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Animal Husbandryunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Economicsunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Market Analysisunmatched
    • Meet Sales Quotaunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Product Managementunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Regional Salesunmatched
    • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Retail Salesunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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