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Regional Sales Manager - East
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regional Sales Manager to join our team at Applegate's Home Office East Coast.
About Us
Founded in 1987, Applegate Farms is a leading producer of high-quality natural and organic hot dogs, bacon, sausages, deli meats, cheese, and frozen products. Our mission is to change the meat we eat by using only the finest ingredients and sourcing from farms where animals are treated with care and respect.
Responsibilities
- Continuously assess customer goals and strategies to determine optimal sales plans for the company.
- Lead broker partners in driving the Applegate portfolio at assigned customers and territory.
- Penetrate and maintain an active relationship and dialogue with the customer at all levels of organization.
- Collaborate with Sales Strategy to develop comprehensive and aligned annual account plans.
- Actively communicate cross-functionally with company departments to gain alignment and support to deliver the Annual Operating Plan.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 3 years of sales experience in a consumer-packaged goods industry.
- Strong leadership skills, demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate others.
- Strong communication skills both oral and written.
Travel and Benefits
Up to 30% travel is required for this position. Applegate Farms offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive base salary plus target incentive, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) immediate eligibility, stock purchase plan, personal paid time off, and more.
