Remote Sales Manager, Swine Segment

SKOV is a global leader in climate and farm management solutions. To support SKOV’s growth in North America, we are looking for a commercially driven Sales Manager with expertise and strong network in the swine industry. You will play a key role in expanding SKOV’s footprint in the North American swine market by developing strong relationships with dealers and key industry stakeholders, ultimately driving the sales of SKOV’s advanced climate systems. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and have a passion for connecting and building long-term relationships with customers.

Responsibilities:

• Drive direct sales to producers and integrators in the US swine market (focus on Midwest and surrounding states)


• Identify and connect with decision-makers at the executive and operational level


• Develop tailored proposals and lead high-value sales negotiations


• Follow up on deliveries and coordinate service through SKOV’s Customer Center and Global Service teams


• Build strategic relationships with key accounts to ensure long-term customer satisfaction and repeat business


• Collaborate with key dealers and partners to expand SKOV’s local presence, ensuring alignment with the overall direct sales strategy


• Collaborate closely with the Regional Director and project teams to develop tailored, high-level solutions


• Ensure strong communication between the market and headquarters regarding customer needs and trends


• Manage sales budgets and follow up on deliveries, coordinating with SKOV’s Customer Center and Global Service teams


• Represent SKOV at trade shows, exhibitions and training events

What You Bring

• A strong network within the US swine production industry - ideally among integrators and large-scale producers


• Experience selling technical or capital equipment solutions to agricultural or industrial customers


• Proven ability to get through the door at the executive level and turn connections into commercial wins


• Skilled in consultative sales and strategic account management


• Familiarity with technological advancements in swine production


• Technical understanding of livestock systems (training on SKOV’s technologies will be provided)


• Highly motivated, results-oriented mindset, comfortable with long sales cycles


• Experience in negotiation, project management and deal closure

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years in B2B direct sales within agriculture, equipment or environmental systems.


• Experience with integrators or production groups in the swine industry


• Background in agriculture, engineering or business


• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively (70–80%) with occasional trips to Denmark

Success in this Role Looks Like

• Securing new direct business with major producers and integrators


• Strengthening SKOV’s visibility and market position in the U.S. swine segment


• Building trusted, long-term customer relationships based on value and results


• Acting as the face of SKOV for key U.S. producers and strategic accounts

About SKOV
SKOV North America, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Danish company SKOV A/S, which is headquartered in Denmark, and it has been around since the middle of the 1960s. We specialize in innovative technology solutions in ventilation and production monitoring equipment for livestock houses. Our focus is driving growth while deepening and solidifying our existing partnerships. Our online digital services are a growing part of our business, and implementation of digital equipment is a natural part of our solutions systems, which are exported and installed worldwide. We are leaders in the industry and are known for our focus on quality products and customer satisfaction.

Location: Remote Midwest/Northeast USA (IL, MN, IA)
Start date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package
Travel: Approx. 70-80%

How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and application by pressing the "Apply" button.

Contact
If you would like to know more about the position, please contact our external recruiting consultant, Birte Haakansson, at View email address on talent.com for a confidential conversation. SlaterConsult is SKOV’s recruiting partner for this position.

SKOV is an equal opportunity employer, adhering to EEOC guidelines. We maintain a drug-free workplace and may conduct testing at any time.