What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager position at Richardson International?
Richardson Milling, a division of Richardson International, is the largest oat miller in North America and one of the leading oat millers in the world. Richardson has processing mills in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. and is proud to have the most extensive oat supply thanks to strong relationships with oat growers.
Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.
Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Sales Manager in our Lenexa, KS office. This position is responsible for Richardson Milling’s industrial sales, business development and account management.
Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned Regional and National accounts to meet sales budgets and objectives
- Build and maintain customer relationships with new and existing customers, provide timely market information based on current market conditions
- Work closely with operations on ingredient sourcing, logistics and other initiatives
- Participate in identifying new business development opportunities and commercialization of new product initiatives to grow the business
- Provide product development sales expertise including processing technology comprehension
- Participate in food shows representing Richardson Milling to increase awareness as a leading supplier of food ingredients
- Analyze freight and market spreads, volume dynamics and customer products balances; stay abreast of changes to commodity market fluctuations
Qualifications:
- Degree in Business, Agriculture or a related field
- 5 years food ingredients sales experience including product development experience
- Demonstrated business and commercial acumen
- Well-developed analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing with over 3,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and supporting our communities.
Interested candidates should visit our website www.richardson.ca/careers or click the Apply icon to apply online by December 23, 2024.
Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
R13243
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
