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A.C. Legg is seeking a passionate, high energy and results driven Salesperson with a solid background in the meat industry for the Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas and Louisiana regional territory.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow current accounts acting as point of communication and technical resource by visiting in person and by electronic means on a regular basis.
- Assist in growing accounts through new product development.
- Target food manufacturers and seasoning distributors in the above listed states.
- Communicate with Customer Service to maintain customer requirements.
- Represent A.C. Legg at trade shows and seminars.
- Approximately 75% travel required.
- Control travel expenses with strategic use of travel budget.
- May be asked to assist in other territories.
Knowledge and Experience Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in food/animal/meat science or business management with meat industry knowledge and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience with Sausage formulations and processing.
- Five plus years of experience in sales, preferably in the seasonings/processed meats industry.
- Proficiency in software programs related to sales including Salesforce, Word, Excel, Outlook and expense reporting software.
- Ability to develop a sales strategy for your territory.
This is a remote sales position and a successful candidate will need to reside in an area that allows them to efficiently and effectively cover the territory.
