Job Title:
Sales Representative, Cattle
Experience:
Less than 1 Year
Location:
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Status:
Full Time, Employee
Job Category:
Sales/Retail/Business Development
Career Level:
Entry Level



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Sales Representative, Cattle


 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree preferred

  • Bachelor's degree OR a minimum of 2 years successful sales experience

  • Previous animal health experience  preferred

  • History of successful performance

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications

  • Proven communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)

  • Ability to travel (some overnight travel required)

  • Should reside in territory geography or be willing to relocate

  • Valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record

  • Authorization and ability to drive a Company leased vehicle or authorized rental vehicle

  • INTERNAL CANDIDATES

  • Max Plan rating of MET EXPECTATIONS for the most recent (minimum 3 years) of Company employment

  • No disciplinary actions in Personnel File for previous 12 months

  • Not currently on a  Performance Improvement Plan

    Must have 6 months in current job

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintains and utilizes expert product knowledge and highly effective selling skills in order to influence targeted animal health care professionals (AHCP) to support the use of BIVI promoted products

  • Executes brand strategies to ensure a consistent company sales and marketing message

  • Utilizes CRM tool to create pre-call plans to meet animal health care professionals' (AHCP) needs. Follows defined CRM business rules.  Sells towards AHCP business needs and opportunities. Fosters AHCP network development and communication. Have accurate and timely follow-up discussions with AHCP. Fosters ongoing trust with AHCP as relationship develops. Uses appropriate BIVI Sales Training techniques to facilitate the AHCP decision making process

  • Analyzes territory information to optimize AHCP calls and create annual business plan for execution. Monitors local market conditions for changes that impact business. Develops plans to maximize speaker programs. Adjusts implementation plans on a regular basis (speaker mgmt., advocate development, etc.). Creates opportunities that meet both territory and brand tactics.  Utilizes CRM tool and supporting analysis to plan activity, report and monitor samples, and maintain account and AHCP records.  Completes all daily administrative responsibilities as directed by management.  Successfully completes all Sales Training requirements

  • Coordinates with marketing to work with thought leaders, innovators and advocates supporting BIVI products.  Works with speakers, key opinion leaders, Speakers Bureau and PSV’s for given topics and products.    Initiates contacts and network-building among advocates and AHCP. Manages programs and budgets to stay within standards

  • Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., EEO, FDA, etc.) and Company policy and procedures.  When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management.  Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts in order to maintain BIVI's excellent reputation within the animal health community and internally