Sales Manager

Job Title: Sales Manager - Pet 

Department:  Sales - Pet 

Reports to: VP of Sales 

Location: Remote in Utah, Texas, or Wisconsin (must reside in one of these states)

Essential Functions Include: 

• The position of Sales Manager carries with it a substantial responsibility in the overall success of the company.  
• Your main responsibility is to obtain new customers in the pet co-manufacturing & retail industry. This includes establishing new customer accounts, driving new sales opportunities, and product development in the freeze-dried space including but not limited to bulk sales, private label sales, and pet food service. 
• The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of competitive markets, set aggressive goals, and be measured through new accounts, annual revenue, and new leads.  

Qualifications Include:   

• The qualified individual may possess a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or similarly situated degree. 
• Must have sales experience in the pet food ingredients & pet treat industry– with examples of when they have demonstrated excellence in the workplace.  
• The Sales Manager must display a cohesive ability at interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written.  
• They must be able to engage with individuals inside and outside of the organization and exercise sound judgement.   

Product Safety & Quality: 

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.  
• Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety, quality, and sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety or quality incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.  
• Adheres to and ensures Product Safety and Quality standards are followed.  
• Adheres to and ensures GMP’s regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.  
• Adheres to and ensures Thrive’s food safety, product defense standards and quality objectives complies with all SQF system requirements.  

Physical Requirements - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodation: 

• Consistent and reliable attendance. 
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. 
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.