Distributor Sales Manager – Ohio-MidWest Job in Job location not provided
The Blue Buffalo Company âThe Next Generation of Healthy Pet Foodâ, is looking for a Distributor Sales Manager to introduce and grow its leading edge pet food brands in the Ohio/ Michigan/IN- Mid-West multi state area. Experience working with independent pet retailers preferred. Candidate must currently live in the above market area.Candidate Attributes: Qualified candidate will be positive, self starter, and can convey product ideas and concepts to targeted customers in the territory. Must enjoy the challenging task of bringing new products to the retail market. A love for pets and an interest in small animal nutrition will make this a great opportunity for the right candidate.Major Responsibilities: Manage and grow retail customer base in assigned territory.Meet companyâs volume goals and objectives.Work closely with distributor representatives to meet and exceed sales objectives. Provide product training to retail customers and consumers. Provide a disciplined, comprehensive approach to servicing customer base with a high level of quality and professionalism.Maintain and provide market activityReports to Director of Sales and Management Team. Education: Bachelorâs degree or equivalent of directly related work experience. Experience: Minimum of 2 years field sales or in-store team sales experience within food, convenience, mass merchandise or specialty retailer channels of trade. Pet specialty retail experience and working with pet product distributors a plus. The position does require travel overnight and occasional weekend work plus seasonal trade show events. Skills: Strong sales, planning and organization, leadership, and teamwork skills. Proficient computer skills are required.We offer competitive salaries, bonus opportunity, company vehicle and health benefits. To be considered, please forward your resume along with salary history to jobs@gplonline.com and reference “Distributor Sales Manager-Ohio-Mid West.” in the subject/objective line.
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