Key Account Manager - Poultry

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Poultry Key Account Manager for Kalmbach Nutritional Services (KNS) will be responsible for helping KNS grow our market presence by adding new customers and serving our current ones. In this high-profile role, you will have a great understanding of how to deliver nutritional services, products, and new technologies that bring value to poultry producers. You will have extensive knowledge of the needs of large production systems and find ways to bring them solutions. You will build and maintain relationships with key accounts, drive increased sales, organize effective account teams, and identify growth opportunities. This role requires you to be an extremely perceptive person, capable of relating to individuals on all levels. As unique situations present themselves, you must be sensitive to customer needs, corporate goals, team member development, and public image.

Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with KNS team members and Kalmbach Feeds resources to bring cost and value advantages for our customers.
• Identify prospective key accounts, gather preliminary information, and organize account teams.
• Call on the leading U.S. poultry producers, uncover ways to bring value, and identify areas for improvement to earn business trust.
• Provide feedback to our purchasing teams on ingredients and specialty product needs.
• Be rewarded for new customer growth and development.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science preferred, advanced degree desired.
• Three to five years of relevant industry experience.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of poultry industry needs and a proven track record of bringing sales and service growth.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking ability.
• Strong analytical thinking approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated attitude with the capability to set goals and objectives with minimal supervision.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to help customers meet and exceed their goals.
• Work from your home office located near customers and key prospects.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 30% - 50% of the time, including overnight travel.

About the Company: Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products and services.

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire.
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match.
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in the first year.
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Competitive Compensation.
• On Staff Life Coach.
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans.
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL.

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.