POSITION SUMMARY:

Ready to join a four-time US Best Managed Company award winner? Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a member of the Kent Corporation family of companies, has a fantastic opportunity to join their thriving team as a Beverage Alcohol Products Sales Executive!

As we continue to experience accelerated growth, this critical role will be responsible for the marketing and sales of beverage-grade alcohol. This territory includes all of North America, but the main focus will be in the St. Louis, Missouri, Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky areas.

• This position offers exceptional benefits and includes a company vehicle
• The successful candidate will ideally be located in the Midwest

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Marketing and sale of products assigned to the Alcohol Products group
• Report on customer activities including competitive activity, new applications, industry developments, and market trends
• Maintains up-to-date sales records and information in CRM
• Participates in all company related events
• Establish and maintain customer relationships
• Work cross functionally within all areas within customer departments to achieve high level of service
• Plans territorial coverage and sales calls to maximize efficiency
• Develops and maintains contracts necessary to general customer and competitive intelligence
• Develops strategies to maintain and build business at key accounts
• Maintains memberships and participates in trade association activities
• Develop and maintain a high degree of product and market knowledge
• Assures customer compliance with all contracts / supply agreements
• Conducts market surveys and other special assignments as directed by Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, business administration, or related technical discipline preferred

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years minimum in selling quality ethyl alcohol, industrial chemicals and specialties or related experience desired
• Experience developing and implementing targeted sales strategies
• Experience understanding and leveraging market dynamics
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to excel independently within an assigned sales territory
• Driven to achieve performance goals and objectives both long and short term
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work and perform within the framework of the Company’s long term objectives

• Travel Required (50%)
• Travel may include, but is not limited to, current and prospective customer locations, business meetings, training, seminars, conferences, and tradeshows.