Sales Manager- Retail at Cargill in Ocala, Florida

Job Description:

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.  

JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT

The Sales Manager will lead, implement and execute all sales operations and tactics within an area. We seek a professional with the interpersonal skills to provide direction to frontline sales workforce professionals and supervisors. In this role, you will lead all aspects of our sales operations activities for a portfolio of products or services within a broader geographic area.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Evaluate market potential and sales status.


• Plan, organize and coordinate sales operations of company or organization.


• Plan and organize sales programs, including sales methodologies, incentives, special campaigns and professional training for personnel.


• Gain in-depth general industry as well as deep local market knowledge.


• Supervise the day-to-day sales operations activities, executing and deploying the sales plans, vision and goals.


• Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.


• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience


• Minimum of four years of related sales work experience


• Experience in specific go-to-market work, preparing introductions, and measuring results


• Experience working closely with key customer accounts (consumer packaged goods) and/or the animal supplement industry


• Ability to travel up to 75%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two years of supervisory experience or managing special projects.