East Asia Account Manager

Who We Are
A producer-owned pork processor, comprised of 200 dedicated Midwest family farms, focused on providing customers with quality pork products they can trust, in a culture that fosters innovation and opportunity.

Summary
Wholestone Prestage is a producer-owned pork protein provider that hire exceptional people who love what they do. This is a very fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving and growing. The sales & marketing division believes in creating strong relationships and providing excellent customer service. We want team members who are self-motivated, solution oriented and focused on being proactive and delivering outstanding service throughout all levels.

Education, Licensure and Experience

• College degree preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5-years sales experience.
• Some travel may occur throughout the year.
• High energy and enthusiastic.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple activities.
• Self-starter. Must ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job.
• Driven, team player that is motivated to take responsibility.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with short turnarounds in a fast-paced working environment.
• Extremely competent in Microsoft applications and comfortable with new software programs.
• Foreign language fluency preferred
• Based in either Fremont NE or Eagle Grove IA

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Please note: This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.):

• Manage an extensive portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success
• Be extremely involved and engaged with customer visits
• Have an in-depth knowledge of specifications, programs and processes
• Liaison between customer and company departments
• Develop positive relationships with customers
• Act as the primary point of contact and handle customers’ individual needs
• Generate new business using existing and potential customer networks
• Grow and enhance existing business.
• Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner
• Work closely to monitor the status of accounts and transactions
• Set and track sales account targets, aligned with company objectives
• Monitor sales metrics (e.g., quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
• Be very engaged and involved with accounts to create actions to improve sales performance
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend documents such as graphs, flow charts, financial reports, general professional articles and publications, governmental regulations, safety rules, assignment sheets and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures and other administrative forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Language Skills
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the language of the majority cultural group in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to hear enough to understand those individuals as well.

Must be able to effectively communicate in both individual and group settings. Must be able to present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups.

Mathematical Skills
In order to perform duties, must be able to:

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure such as whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and fractions.
• Compute rate, discounts, ratios, and percent, and
• Make, read, and interpret financials, graphs, rates, ratios, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense and judgment in solving problems and interpreting and understanding instructions furnished in written or oral form. Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action yet reason when to involve supervisor.

Computer Skills
Basic computer knowledge with the ability to learn software.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Display strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal with frequent interruptions.
• Basic office skills such as phone skills, voice mail, copying, faxing, typing, and directing visitors.
• Ability to function independently given assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate, work, and interact with a variety of individuals.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and/or fingers to feel, manipulate small objects, write, and type. The employee is frequently required to bend; squat/kneel; twist/turn; sit; talk; hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull; climb; walk; stand; and balance. The employee is rarely required to smell and/or taste. The employee must frequently lift/carry/move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and to warm/cold and/or humid/dry conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company matching Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Short term and long term disability
• Referral program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Plans

Wholestone Prestage is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.