Ruminant Sales ManagerMidwest, USA
- Our client is a leading name in the animal nutrition industry and is seeking a Ruminant Sales Manager to drive national growth and performance across the United States. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll take full ownership of the commercial strategy, team development, and financial performance of the ruminant division. What You'll Be Doing
- Manage the full P&L for the ruminant business across the U.S. and ensure financial targets are achieved
- Lead and develop a team of account managers by fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Set annual budgets and sales goals, and deliver results through territory planning, forecasting, and structured performance tracking
- Conduct monthly sales reviews and quarterly business meetings to assess progress and adjust strategy where needed
- Build individual development plans to strengthen your team's sales effectiveness and technical expertise
- Ensure consistent use of CRM tools and sales reporting systems to manage the pipeline and track account activity
- Maintain strong relationships with key distributors and accounts while driving product growth and customer retention
- Partner with internal teams including marketing, operations, finance, and technical services to align efforts and support execution
- Represent the business at major trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings
- Gather market insights and customer feedback to inform business priorities and support innovation
About You - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ruminant Nutrition, Animal Science, or a closely related field
- At least five years of sales or marketing experience within agriculture or animal health, including leadership responsibilities
- Strong track record of managing team performance and delivering against financial goals, with experience owning a P&L
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on coaching, feedback, and cross-functional collaboration
- Proficient in CRM platforms and reporting tools
- Open to regular travel across the United States
Compensation & Benefits - Company vehicle + phone reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- 401(k) program with employer match
- Paid time off and additional wellness benefits