Direct Source Meats is a Labatt owned RTE and raw processor that further processes beef, pork, and poultry in San Antonio, TX. The Manufacturer Representative’s main focus is to increase Direct Source Meat’s protein sales in the Houston market by identifying prospective customers and assisting the Labatt sales force in growing its shared protein business.

Main Responsibilities :

· Develop prospective customers and increase current protein market share.

· Build trusting relationships with customers and Labatt sales force.

· Make sales calls and perform cuttings, create/present promotions, prices, and product information to all customers.

· Understand DSM product offerings, competitors’ products, and DSM plant capabilities.

· Increase DSM sales within specified territory through Labatt Distribution.

· Introduce and building sales of new meat products.

· Understand customer needs, suggest and develop mix of meat products to meet needs, evaluate market trends, recommend products to customers, and utilize sampling and product cuttings.

· Work closely with and educate customer and sales representatives on activity in the meat and poultry markets.

· Participate in division activities, sales meetings, food shows, seasonal promotions, etc.

· Structure presentations, offerings, and contract negotiations that move the customer toward the purchase.

Qualifications

· Education: Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Meat Science (preferred), Animal Science or Food Science.

· Strong documentation, organization, time management, communication and Microsoft Office skills.

· Knowledge of sales, meat processing and equipment.

· Positive attitude and capable of working in small and large team environments.

· Capability to maintain customer relationships.