Job Details
Position Purpose:
The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for customer-facing interactions with customers and prospects in North America. The role will be focused on Collagen Proteins targeted towards the Nutritional and Food space including but not limited to Functional foods, Bar manufacturers, Powder format manufacturers, powder protein blends, and tableting dosage forms.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Services existing accounts - obtain contract agreements, orders, etc. and establish new accounts by planning and organizing monthly work schedules to interact with existing or potential customers.
- Focuses sales efforts by prioritizing existing and potential volume of sales.
- Keeps management informed by submitting activity plans and results plans as needed.
- Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, etc.
- Responsible for updated information in relevant systems (forecasting, CRM, etc.)
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business, food science or related field; OR
- In lieu of a college degree, 3 to 8 years of work experience in B2B sales (food/nutritional ingredient industry would be a bonus).
- This position requires travel (flying and driving). A valid Driver's License and clean driving record are a must.
- Previous experience in proteins like whey, soy, pea, etc.
- Well organized, with excellent time management skills.
- Solid communication skills both written and oral.