Spherion is seeking a driven Food Equipment Sales Manager on behalf of a premier, employee-owned manufacturing client. Our client designs, engineers, and manufactures customized food processing equipment-including smart cookers, dumpers, screw conveyors, and complete systems-for the food processing industry. In this role, you will be the driving force behind territory growth, targeting large processing facilities and managing the entire sales lifecycle.
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Responsibilities:
Increase sales opportunities, build strong relationships, solve client problems, and increase customer loyalty.
Manage your assigned territory and develop effective sales strategies within that territory.
Develop sales to food processing plants for the manufacturers and suppliers of processed food products, focusing primarily on large processing facilities.
Coordinate with internal Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounting, and Service Departments to assist in the order process flow.
Execute territory management and drive sales to meet corporate sales objectives and goals.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)
Skills:
A degree in Food Processing, Engineering, or a Business-related field is preferred.
Education:
Associate
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
Two to five years of proven, successful sales experience within the food processing industry selling custom capital equipment.
Ability and desire to travel at least 80% of the time, which includes international travel.
Demonstrated planning and developmental skills that have directly led to sales growth.
Proven experience in moving prospective clients successfully through the closing process.
Strong attention to detail, specifically when completing customer site surveys as part of the proposal process.
Mechanical aptitude relating to industrial equipment within the food processing industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong computer skills.
Must not have an active Non-Compete agreement with a previous employer.
Are you ready to drive growth for an industry leader in a thriving, employee-owned environment? Apply today through Spherion to take your sales career to the next level!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).