Sales Representative

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Duties and Responsibilties of Job: Overview JOB SUMMARY American Foods Group (AFG) is looking for a Sales Representative to work in our Green Bay, WI., Corporate Office. Reporting to the VP of Boxed Beef, the Sales Representative is responsible for supporting and executing all aspects of sales process, from initial order entry through final delivery to the customer. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, sales, operations, logistics and customer service teams to ensure accurate order fulfillment, timely communication and exceptional customer satisfaction. This role facilitates sales growth by building and maintaining strong customer relationships, responding to customer inquiries, managing orders and monitoring inventory availability. The position requires strong internal and external relationships as well as attention to detail, problem solving skills, organizational skills while supporting our sales objectives and profitability goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Revenue Growth and Margin Optimization: * Collaborate with VP of Boxed Beef and Grinds to identify, grow, and pursue most profitable sales channels: * Establish optimal sales pricing for beef products and negotiate written and verbal purchase agreements with customer(s). * Expand sales volume and market penetration in current and emerging markets while maintaining sales margin objectives. * Proactively offer available products and identify opportunities to maximize inventory utilization and revenue generation. * Provide customers with timely pricing, availability and market information on a weekly basis as needed. * Monitor inventory levels and production availability to align customer demand with product supply. * Track key performance indicators related to sales growth and profitability. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to grow existing business and identify new market opportunities and regular customer contact. * Work with accounting department. to ensure proper payments and terms. * Prepare reports, forecasts and market analysis to support decision making. * Maintain accurate customer files, pricing, and sales and serve as primary point of contact. * Participate as needed with customer visits, industry events, and other development initiatives as needed. * Execute sales strategies for short-term and long-term customer growth. * Maintain thorough understanding of beef specifications, grading standards, yields and value-added product offerings. * Collaborate with and support operations and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to address customer(s) inquiries. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE * Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field preferred. * 3+ years of experience in protein sales preferred. * In-depth understanding of beef commodity market(s), pricing strategies and market dynamics. * Working knowledge of beef production (harvest and fabrication), as well as boxed beef and variety meat products. * Familiarity with NAMP/IMPS specifications, USDA grading standards, USDA reporting and meat industry terminology. * Proven track record of achieving sales targets in various national markets. ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS * Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with all levels of any organization. * Leadership/influencing skills with the ability to work effectively within a complex system and drive results. * Strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and drive business opportunities forward. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-f To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com ?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjIyMzM1Ljg3NzBAYW1lcmljYW5mb29kc2dyb3VwY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20 ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjIyMzM1Ljg3NzBAYW1lcmljYW5mb29kc2dyb3VwY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20