Sales Executive | Sioux Falls, SD

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  • Location: Sioux Falls, SD

  • Company: Prairie Aquatech

at its world-class production facility in South Dakota, the company first demonstrated its vision in 2019 by successfully launching a high-quality protein ingredient (ME-PRO®) into the global aquaculture and terrestrial livestock feed market. Internationally acclaimed and used by the largest feed manufacturers in the world, ME-PRO improves the environment, animal health, and profitability.

The company has recently launched a new fermented plant-based protein ingredient (Protéger TM) into the global pet food market through a multi-national distribution partnership based on performance data and significant market interest. The company has an experienced development team and pipeline, with

projected new product launches in a variety of human food applications and other areas. Essential Functions: The sales executive will lead the sales activities across all of its business units, including the recruiting, training, and management of a global sales organization and partnerships across market segments.

Serve as the primary executive level contact for existing customers (i. e. account management), while establishing new customer relationships (i. e. prospecting). Develop price and brand strategies, negotiate and close sales contracts, and manage customer inquiries (i. e. Voice of the Customer) with the support of key team members. Build a sales team and partnerships that maintain

the highest quality sales operations according to the needs and scale of the business, including a four-square value sales plan by market segment.

Outline and manage sales budgets, including quarterly and annual sales goals, and motivate the sales team to achieve these goals. Serve as the customer advocate with the production team and facility, including quality, logistics, production planning, detailed sales forecasting, etc. (i. e. lead-to-cash). Partner with the product development and commercialization team to generate market research, including competitor data, to best position high quality products for the highest value. Experience / Skill Requirements: Proven sales and sales management work experience, preferably with a working knowledge of the company's product categories, competitive products, and the nutrition market in general.

Knowledge of sales strategies and methods, as well as employee motivation techniques. Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Great strategic planning, organizational and creative thinking skills. Gain product and operational knowledge. Sells product by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects, recommending solutions. Application, interview, and selection process will be strictly confidential. Job Posted by Applicant Pro

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