Technical Sales Manager - Eastern Region

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we?re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.SummaryThe Technical Sales Manager will provide technical nutritional support for the Dairy Nutrition?s territory managers and external nutritionist within the territory managers area of geographical responsibility (Eastern States). As well as provide input to product development and university research projects. The salary range for this position is $84,000.00 - $126,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.Principal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport and provide educational training to the domestic and international sales representatives to ensure they are competent in leading edge nutritional research and product development.Provide technical nutritional support for the domestic and international sales representatives and external nutritionist.Support the development of technical sales information to support the sale of new and existing products.Support the development of formulation/modeling.Represent the company at public and professional functions as required. Perform other task and projects as assigned by supervisor or other Perdue AgriBusiness manager.Minimum EducationMasters of Science (Animal Science, Dairy Science) - requiredPh.D. (Animal Nutrition)preferredExperience RequirementsUnderstanding of the dairy industry.Understanding of feed formulation.Understanding of sales and marketing to the dairy feed industry.Understanding of dairy nutrition.Understanding of standard software applications.Experience Preferred5+ Years of higher level education and/or dairy industry experience.Environmental Factors and Physical RequirementsAble to move freely throughout the AgriBusiness facilities to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 150'), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available). Able to use standard office and communication equipment. Required to travel to remote Company facilities and travel to meetings with suppliers and customers.Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.