Overview:

Under the direction of the Business Manager, the Feed Manager/Sales will manage the division of Feed, working towards maximum sales, profitability, and growth within the sales territory of County Farm Centre Ltd. The manager/sales will provide a consultative sales and service function to area producers.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements clear and effective written marketing plans and sales strategies that generate profitable sales for County Farm Centre Ltd.
• Review of financial sales and margins, ordering of product, inventory control, invoicing
• Provides supervision and support, direction, and technical assistance to part time feed specialists.
• Provides direction to Feed Truck Driver, assisting with logistics, product selection and inventory control.
• Reviews producer operations on a frequent basis to ensure they utilize the appropriate management and economic solutions and makes proper recommendations regarding ways to improve and increase customer satisfaction; Collects feed and grain samples using proper procedures and records sample information for proper identification and analysis. Identifies sources of on-farm grains for purchase by MCS.
• Maintains a current knowledge of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising, and promotional trends through the reading of pertinent literature and consulting with marketing and technical service areas.
• Review recommendations and follow up with Customer’s regarding their individual situations.
• Utilizes target marketing and professional sales techniques, prepares written proposals/quotations when calling on regular and prospective producers based on prospective customer lists from County Farm Centre Ltd. sales history, producer organizations, and other sources.
• Maintains regular contact with customers to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, and expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints, by seeking a reasonable “win/win” solution.
• Maintains accurate area records and reports, records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within their assigned territory, to develop a competitive analysis and to maximize territory potential.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of University degree in Agricultural Business, Marketing, or other related discipline.
• 2-3 years of proven Dairy & Beef Nutrition Experience.
• Previous Managerial experience would be a strong asset.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal styles and communication skills oral and written, to effectively present information. 
• Uses appropriate selling techniques and approaches when meeting with people from different levels, positions, and backgrounds. 
• Ability to work independently, in a team-oriented environment, and achieve results through others.
• Demonstrated mathematical skills with the ability to calculate discounts interest, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Demonstrated ability to use various computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Suite) and various accounting software.
• Strong problem solving and reasoning abilities.

Compensation
We offer competitive pay, benefits, RRSP Plan, and employee discounts. If you are passionate about Agriculture & sales and enjoy working in a dynamic team-based environment, we would love to hear from you!

Interested in joining our Team? Submit your application to the Hiring Manager by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.