Open Position – Area Sales Manager – Southern Region

Premier Select Sires is seeking an Area Sales Manager in our southern region serving southwest Virginia and parts of WV and northwest NC. This position will report to Brad Barham, Regional Sales Manager and will be responsible to plan, develop and direct the total sales initiative within the designated sales territory, and execute the sale of Premier’s product line to include semen, supplies, nitrogen and all other product components in a timely manner.

Main Responsibilities:

• – Develop and implement a promotional sales plan to make Premier products and programs available to all dairy and beef cattle owners within the sales territory.
• – Create and implement a sales and delivery schedule to successfully maximize sales.
• – Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all semen, supplies and products.
• – Use and promote programs such as the Select Mating Service, Select Reproductive Solutions, and Herd inventory calculators to increase sales and benefit customers.
• – Work with a team of independent sales representatives to execute beef and dairy breeding projects and sales.
• – Aid with artificial insemination training courses as needed.
• – Schedule and coordinate area sales meetings with the Regional Sales Manager.
• – Represent Premier at regional and state events.
• – Be responsible for the collection of customer accounts within the sales territory.
• – Assist with other responsibilities and duties as required.

Success Measurements:

• – Product Sales
• – Product Growth

Job Requirements:

• – College degree in related field or specific coursework in agriculture
• – Two years’ experience in an agriculture sales environment
• – Strong interpersonal & communications skills along with excellent customer service skills required
• – Experience with cattle evaluation, mating programs, and reproductive solutions a plus
• – Experience as an A.I. technician
• – Computer skills to include Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• – Candidate must reside within the designated territory, ideally in SW VA

Compensation:

• – Salary plus commission based on sales along with a full benefits package.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume to Brad Barham, Regional Sales Manager-Southern Region at bbarham@premierselect.com by 12-20-2024.