About us
Voted as one of the top 5 brands set to shake up the pet supply industry (Pet Product News), SquarePet Nutrition is one of the fastest growing, single-family owned businesses in the independent pet food channel. We believe that pets deserve the very best in nutrition to thrive and live their happiest, healthiest lives. We specialize in creating premium, Veterinarian Formulated Solutions with a keen eye on sourcing high-quality ingredients and backed by an incredible scientific team. Our mission is to empower pet owners to make informed decisions about their pets' diets and provide them with superior products they can trust.
Join Our Pack: Seeking a Dynamic and Motivated Territory Sales Manager
Are you passionate about pets and their well-being? Are you a driven and enthusiastic field sales pro looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact for dogs and cats? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Join our dynamic team at SquarePet Nutrition as our Midwestern United States Territory Manager and help us revolutionize the way pets are nourished!
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a vibrant personality to take our business in the Midwestern United States to the next level. This role requires your ability to wear multiple hats to service our existing partners, and discover and close new, meaningful ones.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed sales targets in your designated territory (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota ).
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with pet specialty retailers, veterinarians, and distributors, serving as a trusted advisor and product expert.
- Conduct in-person meetings and engaging presentations to showcase the benefits of our pet nutrition products.
- Identify new business opportunities, prospect potential customers, and generate leads through networking, referrals, and industry events.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and offering ongoing support and training to our partners.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market insights, and competitor activities to continuously adapt and improve our sales strategies.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record of success in outside sales, preferably in the pet industry or related field.
- Passion for pets and a genuine belief in the power of holistic pet nutrition.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with customers and accounts at all levels.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel within your assigned territory to nurture relationships and expand our customer base. Travel expectations can include up to 50% overnight travel with occasional weekend or evening responsibilities for work-related events.
- Knowledge of pet nutrition, dietary requirements, and industry trends is a plus.
Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure to reward your sales achievements. This role has a salary of $50,000 - $60,000 DOE; total annual pay with OTE is $75,000+ first year(uncapped) .
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure your success.
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding company.
- Join a passionate and supportive team dedicated to improving pet health and well-being.
- Travel expense reimbursements
- Paid vacation time
Help us continue our mission to improve the lives of animals and their humans in the Midwestern United States!
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role to [email protected].
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- How do you typically build strong working relationships with colleagues, distributors, and retail partners?
- This territory has no existing business and must be built from the ground up. How do you approach that challenge?
- What motivates you most in a sales role?
- This is a remote role with significant autonomy. How do you manage your workday?
- Do you have prior experience selling into independent retail, distributor networks, or the pet industry?
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
