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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Maintains upper Midwest territory covering 6 states in US. Regional distribution promotes use of and sells Neogen products to the distribution channel. This includes two step distributors, catalogs, mass retailers and dealers. Focuses on face-to-face conversations with customers and prospects in the field, informing them of new and existing services and products, explaining characteristics and benefits. Communicates with existing customer base on a consistent basis. Monitoring customer satisfaction, resolving customer problems and concerns, and monitoring competitive position. Develops formal sales plan and strategies to penetrate new markets increasing market share and profitability of territory. Provides written updates on a monthly basis. Meets or exceeds a predetermined number of sales calls on Teams and in person customer visits per month. Quotes prices and persuades prospects and customers to buy. Works with sales team to develop marketing ideas. Represents company and analyzes industry trade shows and meetings to promote products and services, increase market and competitive knowledge, and identify new products for distribution. Participates in annual budgeting process. Conducts customer training at sales meetings. Supports efforts of distribution sales representatives by riding with reps, and tele sales to detail product and programs. Promotes monthly specials and executes marketing programs. Maintains database of distributor representatives, certified dealers and customers.

Richmond, Kentucky, United States

Ensured all enterprises run efficiently while maintaining compliance within University Labor Policies, including day to day decisions regarding farming operations spanning 1,050 acres. Managed 7 full-time and 4 part-time employees. Collaborated with the farm director to establish and achieve long term goals and projects such as breeding and genetic goals for livestock (dairy, beef, sheep, and swine), ongoing direction along with crop rotation, and planning fiscal management objectives. Managed all monthly inventories for the following; livestock, forage, grain, and supply. Leveraged data to support management decisions in strategic planning. Secured bids on commodities as needed for all daily operation needs. Assisted with the enterprise budget forecast to make informed management decisions within each species as well as the entire farming operation. Directed the planning and purchasing of all crop seeds for upcoming growing seed including all rotations, etc. Key Results:• Successfully managed the following farm operations; Dairy (115 total head). Beef (650 head). Sheep (70 ewes and 135 lambs). Hogs (12 sows and 120 feeders). • Founded donation of $10k beef semen. • Contributed to successful student co-op linking to increased engagement and attraction in university agriculture programs.

Richmond, Kentucky, United States

Directed the entirety of all dairy operations. Oversaw daily health, reproduction, genetic and nutritional needs of the dairy herd for 115 head. Responsible for supervising 2 full-time and 2 part-time employees including additional rotating student co-ops.Key Results: • Established a collaboration with the Brown Swiss Association to secure the donation of 141 Brown Swiss embryos to the university. • Created and developed the first promotion of Honorable Mention All-American Cow for the university. • Designed and implemented a grazing system to improve cow health, milk quality and economic efficiency for the dairy. • Initiated first-ever rotational grazing at the dairy with a state funded grant.

Sinking Spring, Pa

Responsible for supervising the SMS mating program across 5 states. Managed the Select Young Sire Program in designated areas. Assisted farmers in setting long term genetic goals for operations.

Boston, Virginia, United States

Maintained a multi-state sales area to service clients. Trained AI at local schools and met with clients to establish needs/produce sales.