Equine Nutrition Sales Specialist

Equine Nutrition Sales Specialist

Equine Nutrition Sales Specialist

Job Overview

Location
New York City, New York
Job Type
Full Time Job
Job ID
57093
Date Posted
1 year ago
Recruiter
Charles Karen
Job Views
107

Job Description

Equine Nutrition Sales Specialist

Remote Position - must be based out of Northeast United States

This position is field based and reports directly to a Regional Sales Manager.  The position requires a high degree of integrity with the ability to work efficiently and effectively in an independent fashion without direct supervision. Equine Nutrition Sales Specialists are responsible for setting their own schedules and work in a variety of retail settings and conditions. This position will require occasional overnight travel.

 

This is a challenging and exciting role, to build on both existing business and developing new business within their region.  The Equine Nutrition Sales Specialist will have full accountability for the growth of their territory. 

 

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s Degree or significant experience in Animal Nutrition field sales or related area with expertise or experience in the equine nutrition
  • Will consider furthering education within this field
  • Functional administrative skills (basic Microsoft Suite, Excel, PP, Work, Outlook)
  • Minimum two years previous sales experience required.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • Demonstrate ability to work remotely
  • Must live within territory boundaries of NE United States

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Responsible for the North East region of the U.S. for Mars Horsecare, with primary focus in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and surrounding states
  • The Equine Nutrition Specialist will leverage their equine and retail merchandising experience to educate horse owners and key influencers on the advantages of BUCKEYE Nutrition products.  The incumbent will accomplish this by making retail and barn calls within a specified area, based upon a target list/pipeline developed in concert with the RSM.
  • Responsible for achieving profitable sales and share growth in alignment with sales plan goals/objectives.
  • Develop and manage current and prospective retailers and distributors within the territory, developing a strategy for top retailers, defining goals and objectives, to ensure optimizing of distribution.
  • Develop a territory plan along with the RSM to including investment and expected return (ROI). 
  • Ensure flawless tactical execution of all merchandising and new item launches resulting in achievement of sales plan goals.
  • Key point person for customer on items relating to daily operations of the business (pricing, allowances, deduction management, etc.)
  • Analyze business opportunities and provide input to the RSM to enhance overall business results
  • Provide input in terms of collaborative planning, recommending new approaches and processes that ensure better customer planning, input, and alignment of improved activity sets.
  • Develop effective and productive relationships within all levels of customer responsibility, as well as within the sales business unit.
  • Must be incredibly organized, prioritizing critical activities and leveraging sales skills and given sales tools to achieve or exceed agreed objectives.
  • Participate in team conference calls, training and attend all sales meetings.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.  

Job ID: 57093

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