Kent Nutrition Group - Muscatine, IA
posted 4 months ago
KENT® Nutrition Group, a recognized leader in the animal nutrition industry and a five-time US Best Managed Company, is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Territory Sales Manager for the Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri regions. This full-time salaried position offers a comprehensive benefits package and reports directly to the Regional Sales Manager. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in expanding our market presence and driving sales growth through strategic partnerships with livestock producers and dealers. In this role, the Territory Sales Manager will work closely with the Regional Sales Manager to identify open markets and establish effective distribution channels. The primary focus will be on directly engaging with livestock producers to promote KNG products through feed trials, nutrition formulation, and comprehensive feed management support. The manager will be responsible for increasing sales across all KNG products, enhancing profitability within the assigned territory, and providing essential support to Territory Accounts. This includes offering technical assistance at both the producer and dealer levels, supporting feed formulation through Dalex, and facilitating new product introductions. The Territory Sales Manager will also be tasked with conducting consumer seminars to educate clients and enhance brand awareness, as well as performing end-user field calls to foster business growth. Regular communication and reporting will be conducted using Saleslogix to track account activity, tonnage, division results, and promotion sign-ups. The position requires a significant amount of travel, approximately 75-80%, to visit dealerships, attend trade shows, and participate in sales meetings, with the remaining 15% spent in the office.