What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Sales Manager position at Kalon Executive Search?
Our client, a high-growth organization in the B2B dietary supplement and functional food & beverage space, is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive expansion across the Central U.S. region. This role is heavily focused on new business development (approximately 80%) while also managing and growing an existing portfolio of accounts (20%).
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in ingredient sales and a consultative approach to engaging both commercial and technical stakeholders within brands and contract manufacturers.
*MID-WEST U.S.-BASED* This is a remote role, covering the Midwest region, Dallas or Chicago based candidates preferred.
Travel Required: 50-60%
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive regional revenue growth
- Proactively identify, prospect, and close new business opportunities
- Build and manage a robust pipeline across near-, mid-, and long-term opportunities
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers and key accounts
- Engage with both commercial and R&D stakeholders using a consultative sales approach
- Partner with executive leadership to define revenue targets and sales strategy
- Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
- Clearly communicate technical product capabilities and value propositions to customers
- Forecast sales performance, set quotas, and manage profitability across accounts
- Ensure a balanced product mix aligned with margin objectives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, quality, and customer service teams
- Support lead generation efforts, including trade shows and industry events
- Represent the organization professionally at customer meetings and industry functions
- Maintain accurate and timely reporting, including pipeline updates, customer interactions, and expense tracking
- Drive internal alignment to ensure strong communication across sales, engineering, and operations
- Stay current on product developments and new launches
- Operate with a high level of ownership in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Qualifications:
- 5–7 years of B2B sales or business development experience selling branded, clinically studied ingredients.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Nutrition/Food Science, or a related field
- Proven success in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
- Strategic thinking and sales planning
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent presentation and communication abilities
- Negotiation skills with sound judgment and decision-making
- High initiative and proactive mindset
- Ability to prospect, develop, and close new business
- Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information
- Adaptability, creativity, and a results-driven approach
Compensation: $100,000-150,000 plus a bonus, full benefits, 401K match, etc.
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