WAGYU BRAND RELATIONS MANAGER

Description

Wagyu Brand Relations Manager

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: JBS Imports is seeking an experienced sales professional to lead Business Development activities in the foodservice and retail sales channel. The position will focus on targeting foodservice distribution, restaurant or hospitality groups and retail companies in the USA marketplace for imported Australian Wagyu beef. The ideal candidate for this position is currently or has been in a Senior Sales or Business Development position within a protein sales environment with a strong track record of building new business.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop lead generations, and maintain positive relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Regularly analyze market trends, consumer behaviors, and competitors to identify lead generation opportunities.
• Provide solutions to link supply chain competencies to the needs of multiple entities within the channel.
• Participate in international trade shows and industry events to represent our brand and products.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals.
• Handle customer queries, concerns, and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate with Andrews Meat Industries to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Utilize existing or make recommendations to employ as needed new resources (contractors, brokers, consultants) to achieve sales and new business goals.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, supply chain or marketing or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of the USA protein market.
• Strong meat knowledge of premium products such as Wagyu. Understanding of Australian Wagyu programs, preferred.
• Sales and forecasting experience within the industry.
• Foodservice sales, Butchery, or Chef skills/experience, preferred.
• Willing and able to travel frequently to various JBS locations, customers and other locations.
• Adaptable to change and willingness to pivot quickly.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident presenting/speaking to large and small groups within the industry.
• Strong team, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
• Ability to travel Domestic (USA) & International (Australia) as required
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.
  
  

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $80,000 - $90,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
  
  

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.