Qualifications:

- Undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical-related field or comparable related animal feed & nutrition field
- Significant account management and business development skills are critical
- At least 7 years sales experience in Animal Feed specialty chemicals
- An existing Animal Feed book of business
- Experience and working knowledge of CRM systems
- Demonstrable track record of over-achieving quota
- Understanding of international trade and the chemical distribution value chain
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Description:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an established Ag Business in search for a Senior Account Manager/Business Development Manager. The company is a global distributor of specialty chemicals. And is looking to grow and are expanding their account manager/development team. They need sales professionals with significant specialty chemical industry experience to help anchor their expanding team. Several years experience of sales account management/ business development in the Animal Feed sector is required. They are looking for this individual to sell into the Animal Feed market expanding their presence in the dairy segment while developing opportunities in the poultry and swine segments. This role will include a territory encompassing the majority of the US with heavier concentrations in key Western & Mid Western States.

Responsibilities:

- Meet and exceed sales targets in assigned territory
- Expand dairy segment offerings, while developing monogastric segments(poultry & swine)
- Successfully create business from new and existing customer accounts
- Manage complex negotiations with senior-level executives
- Build rapport and establish long term relationships with customers
- Contribute with the commercial team implementing new marketing initiatives and integrating future book of business resulting from potential acquisitions
- Drive positive change within the organization to improve customer satisfaction and create shareholder’s value

Contact Info:
To be considered for this position, please refer to the Job Order # above and email your resume to Chris Schroeder at chris@hansenagriplacement.com or call 308-384-4886. Please to fill out our online application if you are not currently registered.