Animal Nutrition North America Sales Leader - nationwide ref

Animal Nutrition North America Sales Leader - nationwide ref

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Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science field with 8-10 years experience in the animal nutrition industry or related technical field
3-5 years experience managing a team or cross functional team
Previous experience managing in a matrix business environment is preferred
Experience in a customer facing role in either sales or technical service role
Ability to interact at multiple levels in customer organizations, including Senior Management
Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to present technical data to an audience of varying knowledge
Self starter; independent achiever and highly motivated
Willingness to travel up to 80% - this position will be home office based
Demonstrated track record of success

Pre screen questionnaire:

1. What are the candidate's compensation expectations?

2. Does the candidate have experience a sales team of 10 or more? If so, please share the keys to the team's successful performance:

3. Is the candidate comfortable with 50-80% travel?

4. Please outline the candidate's sales management experience in the animal nutrition industry, specifically poultry:

5. If the candidate is not from one of the direct competitors, please have them outline why their prior experience would translate to this role:

MUST HAVE: 

Animal Nutrition Sales Management experience for the poultry industry

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science field with 8-10 years experience in the animal nutrition industry or related technical field. Ideally animal health, animal husbandry, or poultry related advanced degrees. Many team members hold Ph.D's. 

3-5 years experience managing a sales team or cross functional team of 10 or more

Previous experience managing in a matrix business environment is preferred

Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to present technical data to an audience of varying knowledge

Self starter; independent achiever and highly motivated

Willingness to travel up to 80% - this position will be home office based



NICE TO HAVE: 

Someone with existing book of business to drive new client acquisition

Experience hunting & driving new client acquisition



Other Notes on Location:

Located in either the Southeast United States, or Midwest United States, which is near most of the poultry farms. An ideal candidate likely is already living in this region. If they live West of the Rocky Mountains, they likely would need to relocate to the region, unless they have a demonstrated history of traveling 70-80% and managing a sales team in the southeast region from their current location.

jonathan AT executivestaffrecruiters DOT com

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1. What is motivating your decision to leave your current job?
2. Describe your search activity over the past 3 to 6 months. Are you selectively searching or
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3. Do you have the appropriate citizenship or visa to work in the US without restriction or time limit?
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5. Where in your area are you willing to work? How far are you willing to travel to and from
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hurdles will you have to overcome before starting a new position?
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7. What is your availability?

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Why?
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