What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Sales Manager position at Wellington Executive Search, Inc.?
Location : Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, or NW Indiana area (home office based)
Remote / WFH / 30% travel)
Job Code : BH612AE
Salary : $120-150K plus uncapped bonuses and commissions
Our client is an established and respected supplier of food and nutritional ingredients sold to manufacturers of food, beverage, and nutraceutical / nutritional products. We are searching for a sales professional, based in the Upper Midwest to cover accounts throughout a specific geographical territory.
Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree required (a specific degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, food Science or other natural science is preferred)
- Prior experience working for a manufacturer or distributor of functional ingredients sold to companies that produce either food, beverage, or nutritional products - in a sales capacity. Products could be things like acidulants, phosphates, sorbates, preservatives, emulsifiers, gums, hydrocolloids, pectins, fiber, plant-based proteins (soy, pea, wheat), sweeteners, fatty acids, starches, enzymes, and gelatin.
- Already have established connections and customers in the territory. All sales are B2B - to manufacturers of food and beverage products, nutritional products, dietary supplements, protein powders, and vitamins.
- Hunter mentality. Excellent negotiation skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to travel – on average - 3 days every other week to visit accounts
- A clean driving record and valid license to drive a car
- A confident and hard-working attitude. Positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic personality
- Already lives within the territory - near a large city with a major airport in the upper midwest. Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, or NW Indiana are preferred locations
This is a remote position so candidates will work from a home office and travel as needed to visit with customers and make sales presentation and attend trade shows and expos. We offer healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) plus other voluntary insurance and benefits including a retirement plan. Monthly car allowance, company laptop, cell phone plan, and home office equipment. All travel & entertainment expenses reimbursed. Ample room for promotions and personal growth.
If you are interested and qualified, please apply today!
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
