PRIVATE LABEL SALES MANAGER

Take the next step in your career! Major feed manufacturer is an established ingredient supplier selling animal feed products B2B to retailers, brick & mortar facilities with lots more room for growth!
 
Identify new business opportunities for new products, re-launches and propose plans
Leverage data/insight to convert opportunities into private label & branded business
Act as a portfolio expert; work with sales, marketing & other cross-functional groups
Lead and manage cross-functional project teams
Drive profitability by enhancing total customer value
Establish/negotiate long-term manufacturing contracts.
Maximize manufacturing efficiencies
Travel: 50% at most (trade shows, customer visits, etc.)
Solid base pay + great benefits and health care package
 
Reasons to LOVE this job:
NEW position in a highly successful division – fast-growing market segment
Organization enjoys brand recognition; business is something you can sell deeper into
Your boss is not a micro-manager (player/coach with 20+ years with the organization)
Established company that doesn’t have a lot of turn-over
Diverse product line and tailored services you can introduce and take to customers
Multiple ways for you to grow and move up within the organization
Family-owned organization with strong family values
 
To be seriously considered for this role, successful candidates will have:
B.S. in an applicable field of study (Animal Science, Agribusiness, Marketing, etc.)
At least 3 YEARS of success selling animal feed products in the northeast or mid-west, preferably bagged products.
Independent thinker with strong analytical & financial acumen (P&L, prospecting, etc.)
Dynamic communication skills and ability to create inspiring propositions/propositions
Solid project management skills and ability to multitask multiple projects
Ability to lead customer-innovation project teams to deliver agreed metrics