Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Retail Account Representativewill participate in face-to- face and remote selling to our new and existing customers, selling directly or indirectly through various sales channels. In this role you will, with guidance, help assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products, services and solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• This role will drive sales by supporting the In-Store Experience, Grand Opening Events, Joint Sponsorship Opportunities, Promotions, and Groundswell strategies while delivering on key sales opportunities in the geography
• Help identify and contact prospective customers, building relationships to generate future sales and repeat business.
• With strong knowledge of products, their characteristics and market, sell and stimulate demand for a series of products.
• Plan daily activities, including customer visits and quantitative and qualitative objectives to achieve.
• Follow market and competition evolution, passing information to senior staff.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

External Applicant Information

The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Available to do 70% local travel
• Proven negotiation, selling skills and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the animal nutrition industry or animal science
• Knowledge and understanding of Salesforce.com
• Virtual selling skills