Regional Sales Manager

PigTek Americas Job Profile: Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Major Responsibilities:

• Profitable Sales Growth annually within Easten U.S. region(s).

• Manage established accounts by setting annual goals and conducting periodic reviews. Provide and/or coordinate support and training with accounts and their personnel as required.

• Partner with PigTek dealers and prospective customers at their locations to educate on the benefits and influence the purchase of PigTek products.

• Work with customers to prepare quotations, design suggestions, etc.

• Partner with the Business Unit General Manager and Sales Manager relative to sales channel planning, modifying and development. Focus on developing channels and customers to create/meet market needs and effectively take the products to market.

• Select and qualify candidates to be new dealers/distributors/customers.

• Prepare the Annual and Five-Year Sales Plans for the region.

• Provide a monthly narrative for your region

• Develop and lead sales initiatives as included in the plan and assigned; with emphasis on meeting timelines.

• Work closely with customers, end-users, industry organizations and research institutions to identify, qualify and prioritize future sales opportunities and improvement needs.

• Provide accurate market information regarding trends, competitive actions, influences, etc.

• Partner with Sales Manager regarding trade show booth design and participation.

• Become and remain active with Committees and Organizations within the industry.

Requirements:

• Self-motivated; possessing a drive to compete and succeed.
• University degree; Associates Min/BS preferred.
• 5+ years of industry experience with understanding of equipment sales through distributor/dealer channels. Agriculture or farm related management, building and/or equipment experience preferred.
• Sufficient technical aptitude to understand how to assemble, trouble-shoot and repair mechanical or electrical equipment
• Experience in on-site training of company staff, customers and distributors.
• Proven project management skills.
• Ability to provide an industry seminar on segment topic.
• Proactive and decisive leader for the business with excellent communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to interact with other personnel, and with other cultures.
• Energetic, honest individual with high ethical standards.
• Ability to travel as needed; normally not more than 40%.

PigTek Americas Division of CTB, Inc (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) is searching for an Eastern Regional Sales Manager, based in the Eastern U.S., to manage existing accounts and identify/develop new business partners and opportunities. PigTek provides a complete portfolio of products to the hog production industry.

Interested persons should have a University degree; Associates Min/BS preferred along with 5+ years industry experience with an understanding of equipment sales through distribution/dealer channels. Agriculture or farm related equipment experience preferred. Being a self-motivated individual possessing a drive to compete and succeed should be givens; along with the ability to 'think-on-your-feet'.

Position does require travel on a regional basis within the Eastern Region of the United States, specifically, but not limited to; Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina and to PigTek office in Milford, Indian.