Ben Volding
Summary
Strong leader and problem solver, with diverse background in sales, customer service,and agricultural production spanning 25 years.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Wean Pig Specialist
Juhl-Aronson Farm Partnership
10.2022 - Current
- Work to ensure best care practices are used for newly weaned pigs.
- Manage and train employees.
- Recommended facility upgrades and oversee construction projects.
- Assist with day-to-day animal care needs.
- Provide guidance on environmental conditions within buildings.
- Fill in where needed in absence of other employees/managers.
Wean To Finish Manager/Early Pig Care Specialist
Cactus Famiy Farms
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Managed and motivated employees and Contract Growers to be productive and successful.
- Recommended products and explained proper animal care practices.
- Resolved issues with employees and Contract Growers to insure that company objectives were being met.
- Trained, and responsible for, addressing any environmental concerns for assigned facilities.
- Accountable for financials and closeouts for assigned Contract Growers and company managed sites.
- Trained new Contract Growers and employees.
- Promoted Cactus Family Farms at industry events, open houses,and company media.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving the well being of the animals such as truck accidents and building failures.
- Served as an ambassador for the company at open houses and grower meetings.
Sales Account Manager
P And K Midwest
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Called on customers to promote and sell new and used farm equipment.
- Appraised customer trade in equipment.
- Worked within the store to assist walk-in customers with agricultural and consumer products sales.
- Responsible for profitability and customer satisfaction on all associated sales.
Outside Sales Representative/Customer Account Manager
Hog Slat Inc. Midwest
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Achieved a 100% growth in sales after one year. $2.6 million dollars gross generated from a single upstart account in 2016 building season, in addition to all other customer accounts.
- Worked closely with company retail stores when needed. Assisted with front counter sales, inventory, cycle counts, and pulling/packing orders.
- Established and managed credit terms, pricing agreements, and payment collection for customer accounts. Record of 100% of accounts paid in full, with excellent on time payment collections history.
- Developed and adhered to budgets for new construction and remodeling projects.
- Worked with customers and the service department to resolve warranty issues.
- Oversaw construction projects cooperatively with Hog Slat Construction Supervisors.
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business owners and directors throughout assigned territory including Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois.
- Represented the company at trade shows and open houses
Assistant Manager
RWC Farms Inc
07.2000 - 08.2015
- Provided animal care and served as head of maintenance.
- Assumed duties of General Mangers in their absence.
- Ordered feed and other necessary items for maintenance and remodeling projects.
- Filled in as needed operating hog marketing class C vehicles to deliver animals to harvest facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dike-New Hartford High School
Dike, Iowa1997
Skills
- Strong background in the Confinement Livestock Industry
- Familiar with practices, equipment, and market competition for the manure-based nutrient application industry
- Previously certified Confinement Site Manure Applicator in Iowa ( last certification through ISU, Hamilton County Extension in 2022 )
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Experienced in trade shows and on-site customer presentations and demonstrations
- Skillful and successful sales proposal creation and presentation
- "Hands On" approach to resolving equipment problems in the field
- Knowledge of ,and background in hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical repair and troubleshooting pertaining to farm equipment
- Proven history of delivering a high level of customer service and satisfaction
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experienced in managing customer Accounts Receivable balances and collection of payments
- Excellent mechanical aptitude, and "Hands On" approach to product presentation and implementation
- Proven record of capitalizing on sales opportunities in new areas as well as new and existing customer bases
- Previous warehouse/retail experience dealing with livestock industry-specific products and customer base
Timeline
Wean Pig Specialist
Juhl-Aronson Farm Partnership
10.2022 - Current
Wean To Finish Manager/Early Pig Care Specialist
Cactus Famiy Farms
12.2019 - 09.2022
Sales Account Manager
P And K Midwest
04.2019 - 09.2019
Outside Sales Representative/Customer Account Manager
Hog Slat Inc. Midwest
08.2015 - 04.2019
Assistant Manager
RWC Farms Inc
07.2000 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Dike-New Hartford High School
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